Summer Events Helper - Full Time

Beechwood Sales and Service is a family owned and operated beer distribution company located near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We represent the world’s best breweries including Anheuser-Busch, Diageo-Guinness, Sierra Nevada, New Glarus, and more.  We are proud of our high level of service and commitment to our employees, which has earned us several recognitions as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Beechwood Sales & Service has an excellent opportunity for 2025 summer (seasonal) employment. This individual will assist our Special Events/Marketing Departments with all summer events (i.e. the Wisconsin State Fair, Bastille Days, Brady Street Festival, etc.) from approximately early/mid June through Labor Day.  This is an entry-level, hands-on role that will provide you valuable knowledge and experience in the beverage industry.  We are looking for an energetic individual with a strong work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility to join and contribute to our team.  

The schedule for this position is 40-hour work weeks with overtime potential, working most weekdays as well as weekend hours at our larger events. This position will start early/mid June through Labor Day/end of August.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist our Special Events and Marketing Departments at various summer events in Southeastern, WI
• Work as Events Staff under direction of the Events Marketing Manager
• Help coordinate event activities including event setup, merchandising and inventory control
• Assist with the loading and unloading of product for delivery to events
• Operate company equipment safely and in accordance to company policies at all times
• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers, co-workers, and the general public
• Maintain a positive attitude and demeanor at all times
• Other tasks as assigned by the Events Marketing Manager

Critical Physical Demands:

• Use of hand and foot controls for driving
• Walking and climbing stairs
• Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis.
• Pushing and pulling a hand truck and/or cart loaded with up to 300 pounds on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis
• Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products

Measurements:

Case of 24 cans   -->   15 3/4 " X 10 1/2 " X 5"     -->         10 - 30 lb.

Case of 24 bottles   -->   16 1/2 " X 10 1/2 " X 10"    -->     25 - 48 lb.

Quarter Barrel    -->     15 1/2 “in diameter, 14" long    -->   87 lb.

Half Barrel      -->      15 1/2 " in diameter, 23" long    -->     165 lb.

What We Are Looking For:

• Working towards a four-year degree from an accredited university
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Ability to lift 165 pounds or more
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work weekends and evenings with a varied schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation and a safe driving record history
• Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic, high energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

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