Production & Warehouse Associate
About The Position
J. Rieger & Co. is seeking a dependable, hands-on Production & Warehouse Associate to support daily operations at its Kansas City distillery. This on-site, hourly, nonexempt position works across bottling, packaging, shipping, warehouse organization, cleaning, and general maintenance to help keep production operations safe and efficient. Previous distillery experience is welcome but not required. The role includes assisting with bottling and packaging, preparing and shipping orders, receiving and organizing materials, supporting inventory and recordkeeping, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas, and performing routine housekeeping and basic maintenance within training and authorization. The associate must follow safety, sanitation, and quality standards and work collaboratively as production priorities change. The work takes place in production and warehouse environments with varying temperatures, equipment noise, and required personal protective equipment. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, bending and reaching, and regularly lifting and moving cases and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Reliable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
- Basic counting, math, and recordkeeping skills.
- Comfort performing repetitive tasks and adapting to changing production priorities.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, and regularly lift and move cases and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in production and warehouse environments with varying temperatures, equipment noise, and required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving, manufacturing, bottling, or packaging.
- Previous forklift training or certification and safe operating experience.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, brewing, or distillation equipment.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools.
- Experience with inventory systems, shipping software, or production records.
- Previous distillery experience is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bottling line setup, operation, changeovers, and cleanup, including filling, labeling, packing, and inspecting finished products.
- Assemble packaging, pack cases, build pallets, and prepare products for storage or shipment.
- Pick, verify, pack, and label outgoing orders accurately.
- Assist with receiving deliveries, unloading materials, and checking quantities against shipment records.
- Organize finished goods, packaging supplies, tools, and equipment; support inventory counts and accurate recordkeeping.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas according to established procedures.
- Perform routine housekeeping and basic facility and equipment maintenance within training and authorization.
- Safely move materials using pallet jacks and, following required training and authorization, forklifts.
- Follow safety, sanitation, and quality standards; promptly report equipment issues, damaged products, and unsafe conditions.
- Support additional production and warehouse tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Paid time off accrued on an hourly basis, subject to eligibility and company policy.
- 401(k) retirement plan, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
- Overtime compensation as required by applicable law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
