Warehouse Team Member - Iowa City in Iowa City, Iowa at Big Grove Brewery

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective
The Brewery Warehouse/Logistics Team Member is responsible for supporting the efficient movement, storage, organization, and distribution of brewery products and supplies. This position plays an important role in keeping brewery operations running smoothly by receiving deliveries, maintaining accurate inventory, preparing orders, loading and unloading products, and ensuring that beer and other materials are stored and handled properly.

Core Values

Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are:

1. Set the Tone

2. Thirst for Improvement

3. We Care

4. Practice Candor

5. Passion Driven

You will be given a culture deck explaining these core values. The goal of our culture deck is to show you who we are as a company, and then you can decide if you personally align with us and are excited to begin a career here.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Warehouse Operations

1. Receive, inspect and properly store incoming beer, packaging, supplies and other materials as needed

2. Organize warehouse and storage areas to maximize efficiency and accessibility

3. Maintain clean, orderly and safe warehouse cooler, loading dock and/or storage area

4. Assist with regular inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies to Logistics Manager

5. Properly handle and store kegs, cases, pallets, merchandise and other brewery products.

1. Assist brewery, packaging, taproom, events, and operations teams with product and supply needs.

2. Move raw materials, packaging materials, kegs, cases, equipment, and supplies throughout the facility.

3. Support keg washing, keg movement, and preparation of empty and full kegs as needed.

4. Help maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.

5. Perform other operational duties as assigned.

• Follow all brewery, warehouse, OSHA, and company safety procedures.

• Use proper lifting, carrying, stacking, and material-handling techniques.

• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment safely when trained and authorized.

• Maintain awareness of pedestrian and vehicle traffic in warehouse and loading areas.

• Immediately report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, spills, injuries, or product damage.

• Follow proper procedures for handling kegs, pallets, chemicals, equipment, and other workplace materials.

Competencies

1. Team Focused: Ability to work effectively with all parts of the brewery team

2. Communication: Effective communication with coworkers and leadership, asking questions if directions are unclear.

3. Equipment Literacy: Knowledge of how to operate fork lift, electric pallet jacks as relevant to brewery operations. Ability to be trained and pass the Fork Lift Certification course.

4. Safety Awareness: Follows all safety procedures, proper lifting and safe operation of all warehouse equipment

5. Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with the brewery, packaging and logistics teams. Understands that warehouse performance impacts the overall functionality of the entire brewery team

6. Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to alcohol laws in regards to delivery times, signatures and age verification where applicable

7. Organizational Skills: Keeps workspaces clean, organized and efficient. Maintains product locations and storage standards that improve warehouse flow.

8. Problem Solver: Ability to handle impromptu situations, such as short shipment timelines, damaged product or customer dispute on product delivery

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This role works in a mix of warehouse/brewery production spaces and on-the-road delivery environments. The workday involves frequent movement between the loading dock, cold storage, production/packaging areas, and customer delivery locations. The setting is physical, schedule-driven, and safety-focused.

• Temperature Variability: Exposure to changing temperatures—warm brewery/production areas, cooler storage and walk-ins, and outdoor conditions during deliveries.

• Noise Levels: Moderate to loud noise in brewery and warehouse areas due to machinery, conveyor lines, and forklifts; hearing protection may be required in designated areas.

• Fast-Paced Environment: Time-sensitive delivery windows and production schedules require focus, urgency, and efficient workflow.

• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: Wet floors, condensation, and occasional spills are common in brewery and cold storage areas; slip-resistant footwear and strong situational awareness are important.

• Exposure to Chemicals: Routine exposure to cleaning and sanitizing products used in brewery/warehouse operations; appropriate PPE may be required.

• Material Handling & Equipment: Regular lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying (including kegs and cases). Use of powered equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts may be required; forklift training/certification may be provided on site.

• Driving Conditions: Variable road and weather conditions, loading docks, and tight delivery areas; requires safe driving habits and comfort navigating active work sites.

• Safety Expectations: Compliance with DOT/traffic laws (as applicable), brewery safety rules, and safe lifting/handling procedures is required at all times.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing in and out of the truck and across loading docks, warehouse floors, and customer delivery areas.

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of product (including kegs and cases); ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs regularly, with heavier items moved using team lifts and/or material-handling equipment.

• Repetitive movement including bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, gripping, and twisting while loading/unloading, securing product, and completing deliveries.

• Manual dexterity and grip strength required to handle kegs, cases, hand trucks/dollies, pallet jacks, straps, and door mechanisms.

• Stair and ramp navigation while moving product using a hand truck or dolly in varied environments (tight spaces, uneven surfaces, curbs).

• Sustained physical activity for extended periods, including working at a fast pace during peak delivery windows.

• Ability to operate equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, and (if trained) forklifts; requires coordination, balance, and situational awareness.

• Tolerance for environmental conditions such as temperature changes, outdoor weather exposure during deliveries, and moderate to loud noise in brewery/warehouse areas.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position up to 20 hours per week. Hours of work/days may vary from week to week.

Travel

Travel may be expected occasionally in this position.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. 1-2 years of experience working in the brewery industry is preferred but not required

3. Must be able to drive a forklift. Experience isn’t required, we will train.

Other Duties

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