Operations Team Member - Facility

Who we are

Summer Lakes Beverage is a family owned and operated business dedicated to creating the highest quality cocktail mix on the market. We are passionate about building an honest product using all natural ingredients that invite drinkers and non-drinkers alike into the culinary experience we design. We are committed to operating our business in a way that properly balances profitability with community and environmental responsibility and sustainability. We see our people and continually strive to develop, promote, and practice policies that satisfy a work/life balance for all of our employees.

Our Core Values

Passion – You are excited to be part of a team that creates a high-quality product, making positive and lasting community connections, and working to meet and exceed the goals of the company.

Creativity and Innovation – You possess the skills and desire to implement out of the box thinking, bringing new ideas to the forefront and employing solutions for any difficulties or setbacks that may arise.

Integrity – You demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues and clients can rely upon you and your word.

Responsibility – You actively improve any situation, place or environment you encounter; Making a conscious effort to leave things in a better state than they were when you arrived.

If who we are and how we operate interests or excites you, please read on!

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• $21 hourly compensation
• Participation in employee profit sharing plan
• Regular, annual reviews with opportunities for compensation increases

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off – 40 hours in the first full year as defined in employee handbook, pro-rated based on date of signed employment terms
• Group Medical Insurance Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Paid holidays including:
• New year’s day
• Memorial day
• 4 of July
• Labor day
• Thanksgiving day
• Christmas Day
• Paid breaks
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discount
• Growth opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facility Operations Team Member is responsible for (1) warehouse cleaning, organizational and efficiency tasks (2) product manufacturing and preparation (3) event loading, setup and breakdown (4) product transportation and distribution (5) grounds-keeping 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in maintaining facility efficiency, organizational structure, and cleanliness including areas of but not limited to, warehouse, kitchen, facility grounds 
• Assist in manufacturing and packing of the Summer Lakes Beverage product line 
• Assist in set up, tear down, and restocking of events 
• Assist in product distribution to retail stores with service at every stop including greeting managers, stocking and rotating products, performing basic freezer maintenance tasks at stores, installation and/or removal of freezers at stores when needed, collecting and communicating customer feedback and requests, maintaining positive relationships 
• Develop customers base by creating and keeping good rapport with previous and new customers 
• Accurately follow documented standard operating procedures, preparation techniques and sanitation practices to ensure product integrity and safety  
• Show desire and aptitude for developing new skills and techniques required for the position 
• Assist and communicate with Twin Cities Kitchen Works tenants as required 

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Thorough and timely communications on all platforms (email, text, voice) with fellow team members  
• Possess Initiative, Independence, Self-discipline 
• Have strong product knowledge and clearly explain proper usage to customers 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Friendly and personable demeanor 
• Must have a strong work ethic, act with integrity and promote professionalism at all times 
• Focus on customer engagement and building relationships 
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team 
• Consistently reliable and dependable 
• Adaptable disposition with the desire to help where needed 
• Comfortable using basic tools 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience is preferred, in sales, customer service and/or hospitality industry
• Must be 21 years of age

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in indoor and outdoor settings. Work outdoors may have no protection from outside weather conditions. At times, the employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required. The employee may be exposed to dirt, grime, cleaning chemicals, water, dust, spoiled food, and other common sources of uncleanliness.  The employee will occasionally spend significant amounts of time in a vehicle for distribution. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear clearly. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, kneeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, grasping, feeling, fingering and repetitive motion. The employee is required to have close visual acuity. This position requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and transporting loads of up to 240 pounds using a loading cart/dolly.

POSITION EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full time hours. 32-40 hours per week
• Regular weekend availability (Friday, Saturday, sometimes Sunday) for working deliveries, restocking events, setting up and/or tearing down events, warehouse duties, production, etc.
• Ability to work longer shifts 8 hours during events, production, etc.
• Overtime is a possibility with time ½ pay

TRAVEL

Travel for this position is not required

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

Summer Lakes Beverage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Anoka, MN 55303 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21