Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting wage of $20.00/hour for entry-level candidates
Join Our Evening Loading Crew & Power the Beverage Supply Chain!
Now Hiring: Loading Crew Member Schott Distributing | Rochester, MN
If youre someone who likes staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a team that keeps things moving, this opportunity is for you! Schott Distributing is looking for a dependable and detail-focused
Loading Crew Member to help pick and load our delivery routes- making sure our customers get their beer, seltzer, cider, and other beverages on time and in perfect condition.
This is a great fit for night owls who thrive in a fast-paced, physically active job and want to be part of the exciting beverage distribution industry.
What You'll Do:
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
- Use handheld scanners and order sheets to accurately pick and stage products
- Build and wrap pallets to match route needs and loading specs
- Load delivery trucks and prep routes for the next day
- Pitch in on general warehouse organization and cleanliness
- Lift and move a high volume of product (2045 lbs per case)
- Work a regular schedule of Monday-Thursday. Shift times are 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. depending on the day. Mondays and Thursdays are 2:00 p.m. start time and Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 3:00 p.m. start time.10-hour workdays plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Some overtime may be required in the event that trucks are not completely loaded by the normal work end time. Workdays may change surrounding holiday weeks.
What Were Looking For:
- Must be 18+ and able to pass a physical and drug screening
- Comfortable working 10-hour shifts, MondayThursday (afternoons into late evening)
- Strong attention to detail- accuracy matters when loading orders!
- Reliable and consistent- our team counts on you to get the job done
- Previous warehouse or labor experience is a plus, but not required- well train you!
Why Youll Love Working at Schott:
Were more than just a beverage wholesaler- were a tight-knit crew that values teamwork, reliability, and having a good time while getting the job done. Here's what we offer:
Benefits Starting Day One:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
- 401(k) + company match- start saving from day one
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- $500 annual work clothing allowance + uniforms provided
Time Off & Flexibility:
- 9 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays of your choice)
- Generous PTO- earn up to 17 days your first year
- PTO carryover and quarterly sell-back options
- Flexible scheduling when life happens
Bonuses & Perks:
- Annual profit-sharing and Christmas bonuses
- Thanksgiving turkeys and Easter hams for your family
- Free or discounted beverages for employees
- Family-oriented culture- enjoy company events, picnics and holiday parties
Be Part of Something Great
Schott Distributing is a local, family-oriented company where hard work is recognized and rewarded. Youll work in a dynamic warehouse environment that supports the ever-growing world of beer, cider, seltzer, spirits, wine, THC, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact- while having some fun along the way- we want to hear from you!
Apply today and start building your future with us!
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Full Job Description:
Loading Crew Member
Classification
Non-Exempt
Reports to
Warehouse Manager
Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Operates a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Works with mobile handheld units, scanners, and order sheets to pick and build loads with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Wraps pallets when pallet is finished.
- Assists in other warehouse activities as required such as assisting in stocking, shelving, and storing warehouse shipments.
- Loads route trucks and stages next day routes.
- Helps maintain warehouse cleanliness.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Skilled in the safe and efficient use of warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Able to use handheld scanners, mobile devices, and printed order sheets to accurately select and track product.
- Proficient in building, wrapping, and staging pallets according to route requirements and load specifications.
- Willing and able to assist with general warehouse functions including stocking, shelving, and organizing product shipments.
- Capable of lifting and moving a high volume of product cases ranging from 20 to 45 pounds repeatedly over extended periods.
- Demonstrates strict accuracy when picking, labeling, and preparing product to ensure correct orders and minimal errors.
- Manages time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet shipping and staging deadlines.
- Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance as essential to warehouse operations.
- Adheres to safety protocols and contributes to maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment.
- Works collaboratively with team members to support efficient and accurate warehouse operations.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education & Experience
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience in manual labor preferred.
Work Environment
This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.
Physical Demands
- Manual Dexterity and Reaching: Regularly uses hands and fingers for tasks requiring fine manipulation, handling, or feeling, and extends hands and arms to reach.
- Communication: Regularly talks and hears to effectively communicate with others.
- Mobility: Frequently stands and walks. This also includes frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Balance and Elevation: Occasionally climbs or balances.
- Sedentary Periods: Occasionally sits during job duties.
- Lifting and Moving:
- Regularly lifts and/or moves objects weighing 20 to 45 pounds.
- Frequently lifts and/or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally lifts and/or moves objects weighing up to 160 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Regular workdays are Mondays-Thursdays. Shift times are 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. depending on the day. Mondays and Thursdays are 2:00 p.m. start time and Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 3:00 p.m. start time.
10-hour workdays plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Some overtime may be required in the event that trucks are not completely loaded by the normal work end time.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Employees are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test and are subjected to random drug testing throughout employment with Schott Distributing, in accordance with FMCSA and DOT regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.