What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beer Keg Technician position at Southern Glazers?
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Overview
The Draft Technician delivers kegs to retail customers and services the keg system equipment professionally and courteously. Also, this role ensures the placement of point-of-sale ( POS ) materials during account visits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver kegs; place the merchandise in customer-desired locations
- Service keg systems; install and clean lines
- Train customers on keg installation procedures
- Identify sales opportunities; provide referrals to the sales team
- Monitor all-malt code dates to ensure freshness
- Set-up POS materials (e.g., coasters, banners, table tents, etc.) during account visits
- Deliver hot shot items to on-premise accounts as needed
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Must possess a reliable vehicle, a valid drivers license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by State laws
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
- May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs
This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a
drug test.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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