Summary

Draft technicians are responsible for the install, repair, and maintenance of our on and off premise draft accounts. They also set up temporary draft systems for special events, i.e. beer and music festivals.

Key Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot and service all draft accounts in a timely manner as directed by manager
Provide bids to retail accounts for services including billing and collection for maintenance
Assist, prepare and participate in all special events
Bidding, billing and collection for service work and deliveries
Assist sales teams with troubleshooting, servicing existing accounts, repair and maintenance
Point of sales and merchandising
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job
Occasional tasting of product may be required

Key Competencies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective organizational and time management skills

Work Environment

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry 50 lbs. repetitively and up to 100 lbs
Push/pull up to 100 lbs
Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
Work indoors and outdoors
Drive
Operate equipment

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
Minimum of 21 years of age
Minimum six (6) months merchandising experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Draft experience preferred

Compensation

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.

Reports to: Draft Manager Classification: Non-Exempt

Columbia Distributing is one of the nation’s finest beer, cider, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage distributors since 1935. With our primary hubs are located in Kent, WA and Canby, OR, we distribute some of the best known brands in the beverage business. Today Columbia Distributing employs nearly 3,000 people and covers more than 135,000 square miles across Oregon and Washington. We were named “2015 Beer Wholesaler of the Year” by the leading beverage business trends magazine Market Watch. Columbia Distributing has also been named the winner of Beverage Wholesaler Magazine’s "Best Workforce Development Award" for 2025. Our success is based on the deep-rooted tradition of delivering quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for customers’ needs. This is achieved by providing ongoing, sustainable opportunities and growth for our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and communities. This national recognition is a powerful reflection of the effort we’re putting into developing our people, investing in leadership growth, and building a culture of continuous improvement. It’s also validation that what we’re doing internally is being noticed and celebrated across our industry. For more information on Columbia Distributing and career opportunities, please visit www.coldist.com.

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