What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Associate position at ASAHI BEER USA INC?
Description
ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING
Windsor, Wisconsin (approx. 5 miles from our Waunakee facility)
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING ASSOCIATE
Every Shipment Starts and Ends With You
ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING
Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi - brewers of Asahi Super Dry - acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250 person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our Warehouse team keeps raw materials, packaging, and finished product moving accurately between our facilities, co-packing partners, and distribution - and Shipping & Receiving Associates keep that inventory picture accurate every step of the way.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to manage the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and tracking of finished goods - keeping our inventory records precise and our warehouse running smoothly.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT
Detail-driven work that directly protects inventory accuracy and product traceability
Close collaboration with Warehouse leadership, Inventory Management, Production, and Logistics
Hands-on variety - receiving, cycle counts, reconciliation, and day-to-day warehouse support
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Receive and verify inbound shipments, validating quantities, lot information, product condition, and documentation
Maintain accurate inventory records in our warehouse management system, including lot control and expiration-date tracking
Perform cycle counts and inventory audits, and help investigate and resolve discrepancies
Follow safety, housekeeping, and inventory control procedures, and report unsafe conditions or damaged product
Support daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations alongside your team
WHAT YOU BRING
Must-haves:
High school diploma or equivalent
Able to lift, move, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 160 lbs occasionally
Comfortable twisting, turning, crouching, stooping, and squatting repeatedly throughout the workday
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Nice-to-haves:
Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory control, manufacturing, or distribution experience
Experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, RF scanners, or inventory tracking software
Forklift certification, or willingness to become certified
Further education in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical, dental, and vision coverage - effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) eligible after 3 months, with company match - 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here
9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)
A free beer after shift, because you earned it
PAY & SCHEDULE
Pay: $21.00/hr - rate not yet provided
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Full-time, non-exempt
Salary : $21