Logistics Technician OR

VON EBERT BREWING LLC•Portland, OR

6d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Technician supports the daily movement, warehousing, and packaging of raw materials and finished goods throughout Von Ebert’s locations. This is a hands-on, physical position with a heavy emphasis on keg washing, packaging line support, and keeping the warehouse accurate and organized. Dependability, attention to detail, and the discipline to follow written procedures every time are critical to this job. The Logistics Technician should take pride in a clean and organized workspace, be self-motivated to build skills across the brewery, and bring a fun and inspiring attitude to the team!

Requirements

Prior experience in warehousing, production, or brewery packaging preferred, but not required.
Experience operating keg washers, packaging equipment, or powered industrial trucks is a plus, but not required.
Candidates must be dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and clear written and verbal communication.
The ability to follow written procedures exactly, work at a steady pace, and speak up when something looks wrong is a requirement.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities are essential.
General understanding of the brewing process, equipment, and raw materials is a plus.
Must possess solid skills with basic mathematical computations and have basic computer functions knowledge, including MS Office and Google Drive.
Forklift certified or willingness to become certified required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends during peak business times.
This position requires a valid driver's license to travel between locations, a satisfactory background check, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the position detailed below.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating keg washers, packaging equipment, or powered industrial trucks is a plus, but not required.
General understanding of the brewing process, equipment, and raw materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

Move raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse, coolers, and production areas as directed by the Logistics Lead.
Receive incoming raw material deliveries, verify counts and condition against paperwork, and report discrepancies to the Logistics Lead.
Pull, stage, wrap, and label pallets for internal transfers between Von Ebert locations.
Keep warehouse, cooler, and dock areas clean, organized, and clear of obstruction.
Rotate raw materials and finished goods by date code and follow FIFO in all storage areas.
Stage and load kegs, cases, and pallets for distributor pick-ups and freight loads.
Verify outgoing loads against the pick ticket or BOL before release.
Receive, sort, and stage returned empty kegs and pallets.
Count finished goods and raw materials for weekly and monthly physical inventories.
Report count discrepancies, damaged product, and short-dated inventory to the Logistics Lead.
Keep product staged by SKU and date code so counts are accurate and repeatable.
Operate the keg washer to run empty kegs through wash, sanitize, and purge cycles per SOP.
Inspect incoming empties for damage, off aromas, and foreign material; tag and pull any keg that fails inspection.
Verify and record wash chemical concentrations, temperatures, and cycle times.
Stage clean kegs for filling and keep clean and dirty keg areas clearly separated.
Assist on the canning line, including depalletizing, can and lid supply, date coding, tray packing, and palletizing.
Fill and check kegs during keg runs, including seal checks, weight verification, and labeling.
Support changeovers, line cleaning, and end-of-run sanitation.
Record production counts, packaging material usage, and downtime as directed.
Clean and sanitize work areas, hoses, fittings, and equipment using proper operating and cleaning/sanitation procedures.
Report equipment problems, leaks, and safety hazards to the Logistics Lead immediately.
Help as-needed on brewery tasks, including but not limited to filling kegs, taking gravities, transferring beer, and other small cellar tasks.
Safely drive and upkeep company vehicles including a cargo van and 26’ box truck.
Ensure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed, regular safety training is conducted and address all safety hazards immediately.
Builds positive, professional relationships with all brewing staff, ensuring positive morale and providing a fun work environment.