Quality Specialist
Andrews Distributing · Fort Worth, TX · 4 wk ago
Quality Assurance$18.5/hrFull-time
About the Role
A Quality Specialist plays a vital role in the consumer buying experience by preserving the quality and fresh taste of draft beer through timely line‑cleaning service, prompt response to service calls, and backup support for keg delivery and equipment installation. This role is part of the On Premise Sales team for an award‑winning beer distributor.
Responsibilities
- Service all draft accounts and perform scheduled maintenance, including cleaning of beer lines and inspection of draft equipment.
- Complete a service log after each account visit to document chemical use, standards, and practices, ensuring the account is consumer‑ready.
- Maintain current training and compliance certification by completing required training activities.
- Monitor and maintain temperature, pressure, and freshness dates; keep records of line cleaning and service calls for each account.
- Provide backup support for keg delivery and equipment installation as needed.
- Work flexible and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent Certificate.
- Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
- Basic math comprehension.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous sales experience.
- Prior beer or beverage industry experience.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to pull/push loads up to 100 lb (off‑premise/transfer driver up to 55 lb; on‑premise driver up to 165 lb).
- Tolerance for working in indoor/outdoor environments with ambient or extreme temperatures.
- Capability to work in noisy and crowded settings.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, and turning/pivoting throughout the workday.
- Proficiency with a personal computer for email, data entry, and documentation using company software.
- Ability to speak, hear, and see to communicate with employees and operate machinery, equipment, computers, and vehicles.
- Hand‑eye coordination and fine manipulation skills for operating computers and facility equipment.
- Maintain a current/valid driver’s license and comply with company safety policies and attendance expectations.
Pay
Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. Employees are paid weekly, every Friday.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm or until the work is completed. Flexible and extended hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required.
Benefits
- Weekly pay every Friday.
- Nike™ branded uniforms.
- Free beer throughout the year (root beer for those under 21).
- Opportunity to work with a wide portfolio of well‑known beer brands.
- Investment in team members’ success and well‑being.