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We look at Human Resources not as a cost to control but as an asset to grow. We believe in the principles of sustainability: to provide social, environmental and financial returns, the so-called "triple bottom line". The social bottom line begins with employees for whom we seek to provide a positive work experience.
A Great Place To Work
We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, a performance based incentive program, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal time off and an employee discount program. In addition, there is a 7% pay differential for 2nd shift and a 10% pay differential for 3rd shift Brewery employees. In return, we ask for honest, fun and reliable employees dedicated to their work and committed to quality standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
In order to provide equal employment to all individuals, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
PART TIME BRAND AMBASSADOR
We are looking to fill newly-created positions in the following markets:
Buffalo, NY
Rochester, NY
Syracuse, NY
Philadelphia, PA
STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Sales
GRADE: 14
REPORTS TO: Area Sales Manager
SCHEDULE: Varies based upon business need and seasonality – 4-16 hours/week on average COMPENSATION: $25 per hour sampling rate - $12 per hour event rate - $12 per hour meeting/training/misc. rate
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Educate consumers through conducting both on-premise and off-premise tastings
• Assist the sales team as needed with special events
• Engage with consumers to educate them about the products as well as GLBC as a company and our values and initiatives
• Distribute GLBC promotional materials
• Exhibit a superior level of customer service
• Report event results to Area Sales Manager
• Travel within the assigned market to execute events at multiple locations
• Assist with managing promotional material inventory
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Knowledge of craft beer industry required and familiarity with GLBC preferred
• Prior experience in conducting on and off-premise tastings is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be outgoing, energetic, and have excellent communication skills
• Flexible scheduling is essential, with the majority of hours during nights and weekends
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the link for your city's posting below.
Philadelphia:
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/brand-ambassador---philadelphia
Buffalo:
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/brand-ambassador---buffalo--ny
Rochester:
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/brand-ambassador---rochester--ny
Syracuse:
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/brand-ambassador---syracuse--ny
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE I - COLUMBUS
STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Sales
GRADE: 23
REPORTS TO: Area Sales Manager
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for promoting Great Lakes Brewing Company products and maintaining professional business relations with accounts in assigned territory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Conduct work withs monthly with distributor sales/management and direct manager as necessary
• Conduct visits to on and off premise retailers with distributor level personnel
• Promote additional placements of GLBC products
• Maximize use of point of sales materials
• Conduct promotions at bars and restaurants
• Conduct samplings at retail stores
• Conduct brewery visits for retailer
• Follow up appropriately with direct manager
• Daily recap of activities
• Ensure the distributor’s inventories and retail trade are rotated properly and are in code
• Prompt completion of 10 weekly account surveys
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Minimum two years of relevant experience along with solid working knowledge of the beer and brewing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Familiarity with the territory is preferred
• Proficiency with computers, specifically Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to operate in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as needed (including evenings and weekends)
• Willingness to travel out of area
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the link below.
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/field-sales-representative
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
FIELD QUALITY SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: QC
STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 24
REPORTS TO: Brewing and Quality Control Manager
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for promoting Great Lakes Brewing Company products and for monitoring & ensuring quality in the field while maintaining professional business relations with distributors and retailers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Maintain product inspection procedures and standards for draft equipment, draft beer, and packaged beer for on and off premise accounts according to GLBC’s Field Quality manual
• Produce monthly out of code reports for all market areas
• Promptly conduct 10 weekly account surveys/audits
• Train GLBC accounts in the areas of maintenance of draft lines and rotation of GLBC product according to GLBC’s Field Quality manual
• Conduct annual distributor audit in territories which make up 80% of sales volume
• Ensure the distributor’s inventories and retail trade are rotated properly and are in code
• Effectively communicate Field Quality Control reports to the appropriate personnel including Manager of Brewing & QC and General Sales Manager
• Assist distributors with new and different ways to clean and monitor product quality
• Continually seek opportunities for quality improvement
• Successful completion of relevant draft system training
• Other duties and projects as assigned
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree science related field, or recognized brewing technical certification is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required
• Solid working knowledge of draft systems including the ability to troubleshoot
• Expert working knowledge of quality assurance standards
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential
• Ability to operate in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized
• Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as needed (including evenings and Saturdays)
• Willingness to travel out of area
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the link below.
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/field-quality-specialist
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
AREA SALES MANAGER (WESTERN NEW YORK)
STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Sales
GRADE: 26
REPORTS TO: General Sales Manager
Great Lakes Brewing Company is seeking an experienced full-time Area Sales Manager to effectively manage our Western New York territory which currently consists of three distributors (in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively manages and mentors direct reports for assigned territory and appropriately manages assigned territory’s distributors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Review distributors monthly orders and ensure they are maintaining adequate inventory levels
• Ensure the distributor’s inventories and retail trade are rotated properly and in code
• Review and consult with distributor management on sales and distribution objectives, programming and action plans on a regular basis
• Plan and direct activities in assigned territory to ensure results are consistent with the company goals and objectives
• Review and approve all sales forecasts and actual monthly sales results
• Present sales plans at distributor sales meetings
• Conduct both on and off premise work withs monthly with distributor sales and management
• Ensure all chain programs are executed
• Responsible for promptly conducting 10 weekly account surveys
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Minimum four years of relevant experience along with solid working knowledge of the beer and brewing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Proven ability to manage distributors
• Familiarity with the territory is preferred
• Proficiency with computers, specifically Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to operate in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as needed (including evenings and weekends)
• Willingness to travel out of area
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the link below.
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/area-sales-manager---western-new-york
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
DISH WASHER
DEPARTMENT: Restaurant Operations
STATUS: Non-Exempt
GRADE: 12
REPORTS TO: Restaurant Management Team
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, plateware and utensils in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects
• Assists in transporting bus tubs and dirty dishes to the dish room
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves
• Works indoors (90%*), outdoors (10%*)
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
• Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry dish racks weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing basis
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time up to four (4) hours in length and move from area to area in the kitchen
• Must be able to climb stairs throughout a shift
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the link below. http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/dish-washer-
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: Brewery
STATUS: Non-Exempt
GRADE: 16
REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Engineering Manager
SCHEDULE: Second shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) Monday-Friday
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions and repairs, specifically the bottle line equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities.
• Communication between shifts and proper reporting of completed tasks.
• Operate various types of tools & equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure a safe workplace by complying with and promoting safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop area, including participating in 5S efforts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work flexible and extended hours required (including weekends).
• Ability to prioritize jobs and record accurate data.
• Ability to operate in a team environment and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Tow motor experience, preferably certified.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
• Must be able to lift up to 85 pounds.
• Must be able to bend and move around heavy machinery.
• Must be able to climb stairs throughout a shift.
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the following link:
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/maintenance-specialist.
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
LINE COOK (PART TIME)
STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Restaurant
GRADE: 14
REPORTS TO: Chef
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Prepare menu items according to recipes, plate presentations and specifications in a timely fashion
• Maintain product presentations, product quality and cook time standards
• Completes all assigned prep work
• Sets up work station according to station diagram
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Minimum two years prior experience, preferably with from-scratch cuisine
• A passion for organics and creative cuisine
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays on a regular basis
• Ability to function in team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast paced environment
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to take direction from supervisor
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment
• Mobility required during entire shift, including climbing stairs
• Willingness to work flexible and extended hours, as needed
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by visiting the link below.
http://glbc.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/line-cook--part-time-
No phone calls will be accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
