Who We Are:
Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served the communities of Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:
The Beverage Warehouse Associate is part of our warehouse picking and loading team, responsible for building customer orders and loading pallets to keep beverage distribution running on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately select customer orders using scanners, voice-directed systems, or other warehouse technology in a safe and efficient manner.
• Verify product type, package size, quantities, and order accuracy using handheld devices and internal systems.
• Build and load pallets with beverage products according to assigned order tickets and loading specifications.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to move inventory and completed orders throughout the facility.
• Shrink-wrap, label, and stage products for outbound shipment per established procedures.
• Load outbound delivery vehicles and unload incoming trucks, empty pallets, and keg returns.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas, including aisles, storage locations, and work surfaces.
• Follow all warehouse safety protocols and support facility security standards.
• Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Prior experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow order selection instructions accurately.
• Ability to work safely and consistently in a warehouse environment while maintaining productivity.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting with the ability to sustain accuracy under pressure.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be able to regularly lift and move beverage cases weighing 20–45 lbs. Role requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Work is performed across multiple warehouse temperature zones, including dry, cool, and refrigerated environments.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching up to 7%
• Health insurance after 60 days
• Discounted beverage products