Overview

Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company’s purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.

At Reyes Beverage Group, we’re proud to be the largest beer distributor in the United States — and distribute a growing number of spirits brands, too. We deliver over 325 million cases annually to over 115,000 retail accounts across the nation.

DET Beverages joined Reyes Beverage Group in 2022 and operates from two facilities in Nashville and Jackson. We proudly sell and distribute the widest variety of imported, craft and domestic beers, delivering over 9.8 million cases annually to more than 5,000 customers throughout the western and middle areas of Tennessee.

Are you ready to start or propel your beer career with the largest and fastest growing distributor? We represent the best brands in the country including Modelo, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona, White Claw, Heineken, Truly, Pacifico, Yuengling, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, and more! We offer competitive pay and benefits, best-in-class training, and advancement opportunities that will turn this job into a career. Tap into your talent by applying today!

Responsibilities

Overview:

Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company’s purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.

At Reyes Beverage Group, we’re proud to be the largest beer distributor in the United States — and distribute a growing number of spirits brands, too. We deliver over 325 million cases annually to over 115,000 retail accounts across the nation.

DET Beverages joined Reyes Beverage Group in 2022 and operates from two facilities in Nashville and Jackson. We proudly sell and distribute the widest variety of imported, craft and domestic beers, delivering over 9.8 million cases annually to more than 5,000 customers throughout the western and middle areas of Tennessee.

Are you ready to start or propel your beer career with the largest and fastest growing distributor? We represent the best brands in the country including Modelo, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona, White Claw, Heineken, Truly, Pacifico, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, and more! We offer competitive pay and benefits, best-in-class training, and advancement opportunities that will turn this job into a career. Tap into your talent by applying today!

Pay Transparency Statement: The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Join the #1 beer distributor in the United States! We are hiring immediately and offering the following:

• DET Beverages
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Shift: Monday - Friday (Full Time); 4am, 11am, or 12pm start time
• Must be 18 years of Age
• Pay: $19 per hour
• Benefits: Medical (default plan free to employee, spouse, and dependents), Dental and Vision (available first of the month following 30 days of employment, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays (8 Total), and 401k with Company match (after 60 days of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities after 6 months of employment
• Tuition reimbursement available after 1 year of employment

Position Summary: 

Forklift Operators are responsible for operating forklifts to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Receive inbound products (including rail cars), replenish, and pull product utilizing forklifts and powered material handling equipment. 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment 
• Safely and accurately receive inbound products (including rail), replenish inventory as needed and pull product 
• Load and unload designated trailers and/or route trucks 
• Utilize various digital technologies or software such as bar code readers and RF Scanners 
• Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer 
• Recognize damaged product at any point in the warehousing process and take appropriate action when discovered 
• Perform basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe environment 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures 
• Other projects or duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Must be at least 18 years old 
• 6 months prior warehouse forklift experience 
• 6 months of related experience (i.e. working in a distribution warehouse environment, roofer, farmhand, grocery dock, construction, manipulating patients in a hospital/nursing home or physical therapy environment, or other positions which require continuous heavy lifting which deals with multi-temperature) 
• Forklift certification is required or obtained immediately upon hire 
• Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product 
• Demonstrated attention to detail 
• Must be able to pass a post-offer background check and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 
• Forklift Certification 
• Experience working in a high-speed industrial environment or foodservice distribution center 

 Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. 
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 – 100 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.