Warehouse Lead

Founded in 1876, Sapporo is the first beer of Japan, number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S., and has grown to become a leading player in the global beer market. With a world-class brewing facility in Richmond, VA, Sapporo USA manages the production, marketing, and distribution of Sapporo's beers nationally. Sapporo’s vision is to “connect worlds” through a shared enjoyment of beer and community. We are proud that our beers are enjoyed around the world, and the spirit of bringing people together remains at the core of what we stand for. We take pride in a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who are committed to help build our legacy for the future.

We are hiring for an opening on 2nd shift. Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Summary

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for providing instructions to the Warehouse Team to receive, store, load and ensure beer and other materials are handled safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs inventories on packaging material and packaged beer as required.
• Handles, stores, and prepares to ship all beer products without damage to the offsite warehouse as well as unloading incoming ingredients and packaging materials.
• Verifies incoming brewery ingredients and outgoing beer for accuracy and specified beers and/or other warehouse supplies and material. Matches loads to purchase orders or bills of lading and fills out master receiving and shipping logs.
• Checks and verifies all incoming Microstar orders and submits the reports to Microstar on the daily and month cycles as required.
• Helps reconcile all inventory load discrepancies with packaging, brewing and the offsite warehouse.
• Facilitates communication between offsite warehouse and the brewery for both incoming and outgoing product.
• Maintains all warehouse equipment in good working order including maintenance and warranty work on all forklifts.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to the Warehouse Supervisor and Production Coordinator.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Must be forklift certified.
• Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment -
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, if applicable
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off – including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

 Sapporo USA is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo USA hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo USA seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.