Distribution Driver CDLA, 1st Shift | Southern Tier Brewing – Lakewood, NY

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, craft cocktails, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, evolving, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation

• Exceptional Health Benefits

- No Waiting Period to Enroll

- Paid Family Leave

• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off

• Ample Product Discounts

• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

Distribution Driver CDLA, 1st Shift | Southern Tier Brewing – Lakewood, NY
Compensation Target: $23/HR

The primary duties of this role are to aid in the functions of Supply Chain. This includes order fulfillment and transportation of ABV products and materials.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle to efficiently conduct deliveries of finished products and/or raw materials to internal/external customers
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Maintain detailed driving logs and accurate paperwork (BOL’s, Manifests)
• Safely operate forklift trucks and other equipment to move, load, or stack packaged beer and raw materials
• Support the Fulfillment Team by picking order and loading trucks as needed
• Unload and check in inbound shipments as needed
• Contribute to warehouse/equipment organization and cleanliness

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Retain a valid Class A CDL driver’s license
• Retain a medical card
• Physically capable of lifting 60 pounds and moving at least 165 pounds
• Ability to safely operate electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using ELD logging devices, GPS, and any other necessary electronic devices
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends when necessary

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand for the duration of the shift, walk, bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch. This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to use hands to perform fine manipulation, handle or feel, and must be able to reach with hands and arms

Other Requirements

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background and driver's license check
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures of the worksite
• You must be at least 21 years of age

Alcohol Responsibility – The candidate must fully understand that they are a representative of not only the company, but of the alcohol beverage industry. They are to conduct themselves within the limits of the law and with concern to the education of responsible consumption at all times. This includes working hours, trade shows, festivals and while entertaining in the name of the company or its affiliates. Any poor reflection or legal matters that may arise due to poor judgment may be dealt with by means of disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cool, damp (32 degrees and below) temperatures, airborne particles, chemicals, and moving machinery. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.