Weigh Station Specialist

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Weigh Station Specialist

Title Description:

Weigh Station Specialist

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Sup, Warehouse; Sup, Warehouse-NC

Supervises:

Approved Date:

7/22/2025 1:25:03 PM

Date Last Edited:

9/2/2025 6:10:34 PM

Locations:

CA Chico; NC Mills River

Function:

Brewery

Business Entity:

Chico Admin/General; Mills River Admin/General

Cost Center:

Warehouse Outbound; Warehouse Inbound

Employee Type:

Full Time

Age Requirement:

18+

Employee Supervisory Classification:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weigh Station Specialist  is a critical contributor to the production processes throughout the Brewery. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this role is part of a rotational staffing plan where this individual will be fully proficient in all duties of the warehouse and Weigh Station, including but not limited to:  monitor the entrance and departure of contractors, vendors, visitors, and delivery vehicles to guard against theft and ensure proper delivery of products. Additionally, verifying shipments and conducting regular yard checks to maintain product integrity ensures all product is shipped in the correct manner to the correct destination and provide documentation as needed to support Sierra Nevada logistics and accounting teams, Receiving trucks, loading trucks, providing production support, building partial pallets utilizing the Bomber/Tygard, conducting inventory counts, utilizing scanners and understanding the WMS system.  In addition, a Weigh Station Specialist is expected to utilize inventory best practices such as: accurate inventory creation, accurate inventory moves, timely cycle counts and adjustments, and prioritization of FIFO during shipping.

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Monitor entrance and departure of vendors, contractors, visitors, and delivery vehicles including the movement of product in and out of the building to guard against theft and to ensure proper delivery of products also monitoring truck yard, conduct regular yard checks, issue temporary visitor and contractor badges to appropriate personnel

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Fully proficient in all shipping, receiving, put away, partial pallet building including report building procedures, production support, WMS functions and advanced abilities to operate warehousing machinery and equipment including forklifts, Bomber/TyGuard, Lantech/Pallet Wrappers, Print and Apply stations, Pallet Flipper, and Squeeze clamping tool.

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Assist Logistics in Mills River and Chico by email and telephone to share information such as bills of lading, trailer count, expected ship dates, missing paperwork, and other issues that may arise and promote a quality guest experience by engaging with truck drivers, contractors, and visitors in a professional manner as a positive brand ambassador and ensure a quality experience.

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Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves errors that occur in warehouse systems (WMS, Inventory, Yard Manager, Production Switchboard, Bill of Ladings (BOLs), Advance Shipment Notifications (ASNs) and Bill of materials (BOMs).

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Proactively works cross-functionally across departments as needed, including but not limited to: Packaging – to stage material, move material, support keg line, Quality – performing visual quality checks on inbound material loads, and dispositioning raw material and finished good holds. Brewing – to receive and organize raw materials (Mills River only). Brewery Support – for housekeeping and recycle programs. Supply Chain – to manage raw material inventory, order fulfillment and partial pallet orders. - support Point of Sales (POS Warehouse. Communicates and facilitates cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement effort

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Routinely makes operational decisions and works autonomously or without the need for supervisory intervention. Analyzes warehouse and truck yard storage needs, planning inventory moves, and maximizing storage capacities.

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Demonstrates commitment to a safety culture through safety performance, involvement in department safety inspections, incident reviews/investigations and continuous improvement.

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Contributes to mobile equipment safety program. Conducts thorough forklift inspections, escalates safety concerns, interacts with Mobile Equipment Specialists to troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment issues, reports property damage and demonstrates ownership until the problem is resolved.

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Promotes information sharing throughout the department and brewery by helping develop standard operating procedures. Trains fellow team members on warehouse and weigh station processes, procedures, and equipment operation.

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(Chico, CA requirement only) This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years

Powered industrial truck experience within a production, warehouse, shipping/receiving operation

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1 year

Security/customer service-related experience

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Experience with commercial tractor-trailer combination vehicles and the ability to maneuver, park and back equipment safely in and out of the loading/receiving docks

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Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with both members of the public and the Sierra Nevada organization

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Ability to communicate effectively and calmly in a variety of different situations to include stressful circumstances

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Proficiency with standard computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite

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Clear and concise writing ability

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Ability to work with minimum supervision

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Demonstrated ability to react quickly and appropriately in any situation

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Multitasking and organizational skills

Commercial Driver's License

X

Yard Goat certified

X

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Sitting - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Bending (Waist) - Frequently
• Bending (Neck) - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (75)
• Lifting Continued - Rarely (5)
• Carrying - Occasionally (25)
• Pushing - Frequently (40)
• Pulling - Frequently (40)
• Squatting - Frequently
• Climbing - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Twisting (Waist) - Occasionally
• Twisting (Neck) - Occasionally
• Grasping - Frequently
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.