Summer Events Support Staff

L Knife & Son Inc

New Berlin, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Beverages, Brewing, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Distribution Services, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Event Marketing, Inventory Management, Loading/Unloading, Merchandising, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New Berlin, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 2026 summer (seasonal) employment. These individuals 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 drivers 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.

About the Company

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L Knife & Son Inc