What's Our Vision and Purpose?
At Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.
Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last 40 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties. Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels.
Hard work, grit and a “can do” spirit are our hallmarks.
Come Join Our Family…..
We couldn't do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors a great place to work. It doesn't matter how large we get, we'll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.
Our business is growing, and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!
Opportunity Awaits!
Your Main Focus:
Forklift Operators load, unload, move, and rotate all products while safely operating and maintaining a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) or other material handling equipment.
Skillfully operate a forklift in a warehouse environment to rotate and stack products
Maintain all personal safety equipment
Adhere to all company policies and procedures concerning “safety” in the workplace
Help maintain the physical condition of the warehouse with a real sense of urgency, planning and implementing; inspecting equipment to optimize safety conditions
Maintain an open line of communication with supervisors, ensuring appropriate production levels are attained according to company standards
Proficiently review processes and propose more efficient methods for completing assigned tasks
Comfortably utilize warehouse technology, including management systems, software, and hardware (training provided)
Position Requirements:
Forklift certified (on-site training available)
Technologically Savvy
Capable of lifting 50 lbs to shoulder height
Capable of lifting a 165 lb barrel off the floor
Must be 21 years of age
Minimum high school graduate or GED equivalent
Available Shifts :
Night Forklift Driver - 5:30 PM Start - Sunday -Thursday
Day Forklift Driver -
11:00 AM Start - M-F
9:30 AM Start - M-F
Hourly Salary: $16.00-$18.00
Founded in 1978 by Simon Bergson in lower Manhattan with two brands, three trucks and a 4,000 square foot warehouse
Today Manhattan Beer sells over 350 brands, operates more than 400 trucks and occupies 1.5 million square feet of warehousing
We service over 25,000 accounts across 15 counties in New York
Manhattan beer is now the largest single-market wholesaler in the country with $1.2 billion in revenue and over 46 million cases of beer, wine and spirits
It is this commitment to customer service that has enabled us to remain one of the best-established and most respected distribution companies.
Our philosophy is to be a “growth driven” organization which requires best in class sales and service to every account, every day.