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About Us

Employment

C&L Distributing is a great place to work. We are a family owned company with central MN values and hold a standard of having a strong work ethic. The people we hire are fun, energetic, have a positive attitude and like to win! Employees are not just numbers here. Ownership is heavily involved in the operations and interested in staff development and overall well-being; resulting in low employee turnover. We offer a very competitive benefits package and are a growing company which will help create additional career opportunities within. C&L employs 95+ dedicated sales and delivery personnel with a unique blend of sales experience, professionalism, and beer & beverage knowledge.

The Beer Business is Fun!

We are an Anheuser-Busch In-Bev preferred distributor that has won several regional and national awards and recognitions. Along with our wide variety of AB In-Bev beers, we carry many regional and national craft brands and non-alcoholic products along with a great liquor, wine and seltzer portfolio.

See below for current openings. Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our team!

Current Openings

Assistant Driver - FT - Brainerd - CDL Class A Required

Job Description

Shifts/Weekly Hours:

  • Monday – Friday, no weekends
  • 40+ hours/week
  • Generally start at 6:30 am until done (typically by 4:30 pm)

About C & L Distributing

C&L Distributing is a great place to work! We are a family-owned company with Minnesota values. We are a wholesale distributor of Anheuser Busch and other beverage products, including beer, liquor, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The people we hire are fun, energetic and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Assistant Driver – FT – CDL Class A License Required

Assists the driver with loading, delivering and merchandising beverages and kegs. Also runs routes for drivers as needed, with other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with an attractive benefit package.
Starting rate $29/hour (negotiable with beverage delivery or related experience). 
Responsibilities
· Assist the driver in checking each load to verify the products designated for delivery on the assigned route have been loaded in the pre-determined sequence and are actually on the assigned delivery vehicle.
· Assist in the delivery of the products to the designated customers in the manner that complies with the customer’s defined expectations and/or requirements. Manual product handling will be necessary.
· Assist in checking in products at the account to ensure that products and quantities being delivered are accurate.
· Assist with inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services related to or for the benefit of customers.
· Maintain a clean driving record (with company standards).
· Run a delivery route in the absence of a driver.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· A current and clean (within company standards) Class A driver’s license.
· A current medical examiners certificate or the ability to obtain a medical examiners certificate before being hired.
· Ability to pass a pre-employment strength test, background check and drug screen (including THC/CBD/cannabis).
· Possess or have the ability to possess a Forklift Safety Certification.
·Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English as to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
· Ability to do basic math computations and accurately process transactions.
· Ability to learn and utilize technology used in the delivery process.
·Ability to work independently or as a team in a productive manner.
·Ability to get to work on time and complete required work before leaving.
·Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with customers, other drivers, sales reps and co-workers.
·Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
·Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
· This is a physically demanding position. Will bend, twist and frequently lift 20 – 40 lbs. and move kegs, weighing up to 165 pounds, up and down stairs and over curbs utilizing a two-wheeled cart.
Benefits
C & L Distributing offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including free family dental insurance and free life insurance, uniform allowance, paid holidays and paid time off.  Other benefits available include medical insurance, medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k w/match, voluntary additional life and long-term disability insurance,  employee assistance program, and supplemental insurance programs.
C & L Distributing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by law.
Driver - Brainerd (Full-Time) - Class B CDL or Higher Required

Job description

Potential Shifts/Weekly Hours:

  • 5 days/week, no required weekends, generally 6:30 am until done (typically by 4:30 pm)
  • 40+ hours/week

About C & L Distributing

C&L Distributing is a great place to work! We are a family-owned company with central Minnesota values. We are a wholesale distributor of Anheuser Busch and other beverage products, including beer, liquor, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The people we hire are fun, energetic and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

C & L Distributing offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including free family dental insurance, free life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and uniform allowance. Other benefits available include medical insurance, access to medical and/or daycare flexible spending accounts, 401k w/match, and additional voluntary life insurance and long-term disability, employee discounts and more.

C & L Distributing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by law.

JOB SUMMARY

Load, deliver and merchandise beverages and kegs using a company semi truck and trailer. Manual product handling required. Other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with an attractive benefit package.

Requirements

  • A valid current and clean (within company standards) Class B or higher CDL driver’s license.
  • Must agree to a company-provided CDL Class A training and be willing to drive a delivery tractor/trailer upon licensure. The expectation is to obtain a Class A license with 3 months of hire. There is a wage increase upon obtaining a Class A license.
  • A current medical examiner’s certificate or the ability to obtain a medical examiner’s certificate before being hired.
  • Ability to obtain a forklift safety certificate.
  • Maintain a clean driving record (within company standards).
  • Ability to drive company trucks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English as to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and customers.
  • Must pass pre-employment strength test, background check and drug screening (including cannabis/THC).

Qualifications

  • This is a physically demanding position. Ability to bend, twist and frequently lift 20 – 40 lbs. and move kegs, weighing up to 165 pounds, up and down stairs and over curbs utilizing a two-wheeled cart.
  • Deliver products to the designated customers in the manner that complies with the customer’s defined expectations and/or requirements.
  • Check in products at the account to ensure that products and quantities being delivered are accurate.
  • Assist with inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services related to or for the benefit of customers.
  • Ability to do basic math computations and accurately process transactions.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team in a productive manner.
  • Ability to learn and utilize technology used in the delivery process.
  • Ability to get to work on time and complete required work before leaving.
  • Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with customers and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.50 per hour – Wage rate negotiable with relevant experience and/or a Class A license.

 

 

Warehouse Loader/Picker - PT - Sauk Rapids - 3-4 evenings/week (Fridays required)
  • 3 – 4 evenings/week – must be the same nights each week, Monday – Friday, Friday’s required
  • Monday – Thursday – start 4 PM to 5:30 PM – Until picking is completed (generally before midnight)
  • Fridays (Required) 12 pm – until done (anticipated to be done before 7 pm) – hours will vary.
  • Up to 30 hours per week
  • $19.50/ hour plus incentive pay potential
About C & L Distributing
C&L Distributing is a great place to work! We are a family-owned company with central Minnesota values. We are a wholesale distributor of Anheuser-Busch and other beverage products, including craft beer, liquor, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The people we hire are fun, energetic and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
JOB SUMMARY
The Picker will use an app that will guide you to the products that must be picked for each order and loaded on a pallet. The app will also indicate the location the pallets must be delivered to in the warehouse when complete. The person selected for this position will be trained to use a forklift, walkie rider and pallet jack.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be age 18 or older.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
Ability to repetitively bend, twist and frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 165 pounds (beverage kegs) with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to safely operate loading equipment within a high traffic warehouse with foot traffic and simultaneous use of equipment by other employees.
Ability to learn and utilize computerized picking software.
Must be dependable and able to get to work at the predetermined start time and work until done on scheduled days.
Must pass pre-employment strength test, background check and drug screening (THC/cannabis included).
Basic math skills, including ability to count accurately.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Picking experience not required. Will train.
Forklift experience preferred.
Ability to work independently in a productive manner.
Ability to stay focused on work.
Ability to maintain “team spirit” with coworkers and management.
Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with supervisors/managers and coworkers.
Delivery Assistant - FT - Brainerd

Job description

Delivery Assistant – FT – Brainerd

Job description

Potential Shifts/Weekly Hours:

  • 5 days/week, no required weekends, generally 6:30 am until done (typically by 4:30 pm)
  • 40+ hours/week

About C & L Distributing

C&L Distributing is a great place to work! We are a family-owned company with central Minnesota values. We are a wholesale distributor of Anheuser Busch and other beverage products, including beer, liquor, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The people we hire are fun, energetic and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

C & L Distributing offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including free family dental insurance, free life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, employee discount and uniform allowance.  Other benefits available include medical insurance, access to medical and/or daycare flexible spending accounts, 401k w/match, and voluntary additional life insurance, and long-term disability, and more.

C & L Distributing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by law.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the driver and/or assistant driver in loading, delivering, and merchandising beverages and kegs at each customer location in the manner that complies with the customer’s defined expectations and/or requirements. Manual product handling is required.

Requirements

  • Current and clean Class D Driver’s License (within company standards).
  • Must agree to a company-provided CDL Class A training program and be willing to drive a delivery tractor/trailer upon licensure. The expectation is to obtain a Class A license within 4 months of hire. There is a wage increase upon obtaining a Class A license.
  • Ability to obtain a forklift safety certificate.
  • Ability to obtain a medical examiners certificate with the CDL Class A license.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English as to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and customers.
  • Must pass pre-employment strength test, background check and drug screening (including THC/cannabis).

Qualifications

  • This is a physically demanding position. Will bend, twist and frequently lift 20 – 40 lbs. and move kegs, weighing up to 165 pounds, up and down stairs and over curbs utilizing a two-wheeled cart.
  • Assist in the delivery of the products to the designated customers in the manner that complies with the customer’s defined expectations and/or requirements.
  • Assist in checking in products at the account to ensure that products and quantities being delivered are accurate.
  • Assist with inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services related to or for the benefit of customers.
  • Ability to work independently or as a team in a productive manner.
  • Ability to get to work on time and complete required work before leaving.
  • Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with customers and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to do basic math computations and accurately process transactions.
  • Ability to learn and utilize technology used in the delivery process.
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Merchandising Position - PT- Brainerd - Must Live within 15 minutes of Brainerd

Job description

Job Description

Potential Shifts/Weekly Hours:

  • Weekend and weekday availability needed – part-time position

About C & L Distributing

C & L Distributing is a great place to work! We are a family-owned company with central Minnesota values. We are a wholesale distributor of Anheuser Busch and other products, including beer, liquor, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The people we hire are fun, energetic and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

C & L Distributing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Job Summary

  • Merchandise store shelving, coolers and displays with C & L Distributing brands in retail stores in the Brainerd/Baxter, MN area.

Required Skills

  • Lift up to 30 lbs. repeatedly as well as stoop, squat, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use 2-wheel carts.
  • Valid Class D driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance and a good driving record that meets company standards.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Ability to work independently in a productive manner.

Must pass pre-employment strength test, background check and limited drug screening (excludes THC).

$18.50/hour plus mileage reimbursement.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

  • Some flexibility in the work schedule

     

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