What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Events Helper - Seasonal position at Sheehan Family Companies?
Beechwood Sales & Service, a local Anheuser-Busch and craft beer distributor in New Berlin, WI, has an exciting opportunity for 2023 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 late May-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 starting pay is $18/hr. and will start in May. 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.
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
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
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.
All candidates considered will have a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and a physical exam.
This description is not intended as a written or implied contract and may be revised by the company at any time. Furthermore, no verbal contract by the supervisor or other company representative is binding and employment is at the will of the company.
The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Beechwood Sales & Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer
