Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: 825 NE Cook St, Portland, OR - Portland, OR 97212Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 HourlyLogistics Technician Position Summary: The Logistics Technician supports the daily movement, warehousing, and …
Skills: Warehousing, Logistics, Packaging, Keg washing, Forklift operation
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The Logistics Technician manages the daily movement, warehousing, and packaging of raw materials and finished goods across brewery locations. Responsibilities include operating keg washers, assisting on packaging lines, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain forklift certification are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: 825 NE Cook St, Portland, OR - Portland, OR 97212Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 HourlyLogistics Technician Position Summary:
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!
Experience
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.
Miscellaneous
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends during peak business times. We strive to have a schedule that works for everyone, but sometimes there are exceptions.
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.
This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Von Ebert Brewing reserves the right to add or delete duties and 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.
Distribution
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.
Maintenance
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.
Miscellaneous
Ability to 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.
Brewery Equipment: 7 barrel, 3.5-vessel brew house, hot liquor tank, adjustable roller mill, augur, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pump, CO2 supply lines, hard-piping, forklift.
Computer Equipment: laptop, sound system.
Brewery Equipment: 30 barrel, 5 vessel brew house, 7 barrel, 3.5-vessel brew house, hot liquor tanks, adjustable roller mill, augur, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pump, CO2 supply lines, hard-piping, forklift.
Computer Equipment: laptop, tablet, sound system.
Maintenance Equipment: mop, broom, brush, vacuum, tools
Transportation: valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, company van and box truck.
Other Compensation & Benefits-Eligible Employees
Retirement
Oregon Sick Leave (OSL)
Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)
Fast paced work environment.
Primarily inside brewing facility with frequent exposure to hot work areas and cold storage areas.
Operating machinery makes the brewery area noisy and potentially slippery.
Some cleaning/maintenance responsibilities are performed outdoors in the elements like rain, snow, sleet, hail, sun, hot and cold.
Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
Where Tradition Meets Evolution
Von Ebert Brewing: Where Tradition Meets Evolution Von Ebert Brewing was founded in 2018 by Tom M. Cook and Tom S. Cook, a father-son duo in Portland, Oregon. Von Ebert Brewing is named after the family matriarch who we lovingly refer to as “Grandma Ebert.” The quintessential immigrant story, Grandma Ebert came to America from Germany via Ellis Island and relied on her grit and determination to create a successful life for her family here in the states. Our moniker celebrates her tenacity and honors our heritage. Von Ebert translates loosely to “House of Ebert” or in full English, “House of the Boar.” More than just a catchy name and recognizable mascot, our family lineage inspires everything we do and every craft beer we create.
Offices: 131 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209, US
Where Tradition Meets Evolution
Von Ebert Brewing: Where Tradition Meets Evolution Von Ebert Brewing was founded in 2018 by Tom M. Cook and Tom S. Cook, a father-son duo in Portland, Oregon. Von Ebert Brewing is named after the family matriarch who we lovingly refer to as “Grandma Ebert.” The quintessential immigrant story, Grandma Ebert came to America from Germany via Ellis Island and relied on her grit and determination to create a successful life for her family here in the states. Our moniker celebrates her tenacity and honors our heritage. Von Ebert translates loosely to “House of Ebert” or in full English, “House of the Boar.” More than just a catchy name and recognizable mascot, our family lineage inspires everything we do and every craft beer we create.
Offices: 131 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209, US
