Warehouse Specialist

About the Company

MicroStar Logistics (“MicroStar” or “M”) was founded over two decades ago with one simple idea: How can we help the world’s best brewers do what they do best? Over that time, and by staying focused on brewer’s needs, MicroStar has become the leading keg solutions provider in the industry. The values that sparked MicroStar’s growth are still at the heart of their business: A “Customer First!” approach and a strong commitment to people, quality, innovation and sustainability. This has made MicroStar a trusted partner for some of the world’s best brewers for over twenty years, including half of today’s top-50 brewers. In addition, through MicroStar’s recent acquisition of Kegstar, a leading keg solutions provider in markets including the UK, Europe and Australia, MicroStar is positioned for the next 20 years of growth.

MicroStar provides a comprehensive solution designed to eliminate the inefficient and costly method in which kegs have traditionally been owned, tracked and retrieved by breweries. As partners with its brewery clients, MicroStar has mastered the keg management process, allowing its brewing partners to focus on their craft—brewing beer. The company manages a pool of nearly 6 million kegs and the corresponding logistical needs for craft brewery customers. M provides a cost-effective outsourced solution that enables its customers to preserve capital and focus on core competencies such as production and marketing. MicroStar’s network of 1,600 distributors is unequaled and optimizes their brewery customer’s ability to efficiently reach thousands of retail establishments nationwide.

To learn more, visit www.microstarlogistics.com.

The MicroStar Quality Services division uses cutting-edge technology and proprietary know-how to provide world-class keg and pallet repair and maintenance services to the entire beer industry. From critical valve repair to full body dent removal, the work performed in our Quality Centers help customers safely extend the life of these valuable and durable assets.

About the Role

Summary:

The Warehouse Specialist reports to the Operations Supervisor and is a key member of our “Customer Ready!” quality team. This position’s primary role will be supporting the warehouse team, as well as working on the production lines to ensure the ongoing repairs and maintenance of reusable plastic pallets concerning quantity and quality. Work is physically labor intensive and repetitive in nature. May start/stop and operate machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Load and unload product from the production area for processing as well as sorting all inbound plastic pallet and or stainless steel keg loads

Responsible for inventory counts and shipping and receiving of materials

Inspect product for quality and remove any waste materials, stickers, tags, and damaged product from the production line

Repair product to include rebuilding valves, cleaning and repairing plastic pallets, removing dents, buff and testing for quality

Maintain a clean and safe work environment; utilize the 5S model of lean manufacturing practices: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain

Develop competencies in a variety of warehouse-related jobs

Work as part of a team to maximize productivity and efficiency

Identify ways to improve and promote efficiency and quality

Manage plastic pallet inspection and sorting projects

Required Skills:

Effective listening and communication skills (verbal and written)

Team player who works productively in a group setting or independently

Demonstrate high integrity and ethical standards

Ability to follow written instructions and documented procedures

Good judgement and decision-making ability

Thrive in a fast-pace environment and able to maintain quality

Good judgement and decision-making skills

Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities

Bilingual – Spanish and English preferred

Qualifications:

High School Diploma and GED

Minimum 4 years of production/warehouse experience

Forklift certified

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

This position is located in a production / manufacturing work environment. Ability to work occasional flexible, long hours based on company/volume needs. Work hours vary depending on business needs and shift assigned.

The employee may be exposed to high noise level, manufacturing/electrical equipment, pressurized equipment, moving objects, hazardous materials, fumes/odors, dirt/dust, and warm/cold temperatures.

Personal protective equipment is required when on the production floor to include: steel toe boots, hearing protection and eye protection. No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories are allowed.

Physical requirements:

The employee in this position is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements include:

Ability to stand on a concrete floor 8-12 hours per day

Manual manipulation of product

Reaching, bending and twisting frequently

Must be able to see labels on kegs and inspect kegs for quality concerns

Ability to distinguish different kegs and valves, including color and size

Lift 15lbs – 35lbs on a frequent and continuous basis

Lift up to 50lbs on an occasional basis

Regular above the shoulder work

Apply Here: https://microstarlogistics.com/careers/?ghjid=4269597006

MicroStar offers a competitive compensation package to include Fortune 500 caliber benefits, 401k + Employer Match, and PTO and Sick Leave.

MicroStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.