order picker

sales associate

merchandiser

stocker

route driver

Carlson Distributing

After 8 years of work with carlson distributing I learned the only way to get ahead is to have family in the company or a friend higher up. The company has had the same managers and leaders for over 10 years and have only let people move up in the company based off of who they knew and not seniority or skill. The salesmen are basically the managers and the merchandisers are at the bottom of the hill which is typically where all the problems land. Merchandisers use their own vehicle to drive from location to location but it's barely worth it considering you will probably fill your tank twice  in a 2 week period and utah does not have cheap gas. Your looking at 320.00 plus out of your pocket each month. Vacations are hard to take because you can only have a couple of people take a vacation at once so for me it was impossible throughout my employment to even use my vacation. You don't get breaks or lunchbreaks. They say your breaks are when you are driving between stores. 

This company is not where you wish to be: given the said stops, 7-25, what is not stated, the stocking and back stocking of product. One stop, 195 cases, easy, yeah---but attempting to make a case count, fit into a cooler which is already overwhelmed with product. Just 5 hours alone at perhaps 9 or 10 of these stops. Ask for help, good- luck. It is completely favorite employees assist other " cool" employees. 
Trucks are run down, lacking in mechanical parts & service, and the mangers tell you, just continue with your job. Given, some of the store managers are really nice, perhaps you get free coffee or soda. But then again NSTAAFL [ NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH] 

If you work hard and pay attention to detail, you will absolutely succeed (and thrive) here! Several years of massive growth has now translated into a ton of opportunities at Carlson Distributing Company. The Owners and Upper Management are extremely approachable and receptive to new ideas. It is a family owned business that feels like a family owned business and operates like an industry leader. At all levels of this company, you will find great people willing to bend over backwards to help each other succeed. 

Years will go by without getting a raise. Workload is ever increasing for the workers who are dependable with only a verysmall bonus for taking on the extra work load. U might be able to work under 10 hrs a day but you will be paying for it with your health and mental well-being for it the most stressful job I've ever done  there is no free meals or family like atmosphere ever u work u go home tired AF u come back and work and go home even more tired the next day making it to Friday on a busy week will put your will power to the test kegs weigh up to 180 lbs they dont give u help to deliver them 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I love watching the company grow every day it is so amazing. 
I love going to work ❤️

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing really at the end of the day it’s just beer 
Everything will work itself out . 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very open and friendly willing to help 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I start at 6:30. The early bird gets the worm I sell sell sell, build displays and stock.

A typical day at Carlson Distributing is frustrating to say the least.
I had a route that included most of the ski resorts in the area which meant that I had to travel two canyons in less than desireable driving conditions about half of the year.
Fitting in two canyons in addition to a downtown route is nearly impossible.
Somehow I pulled it off every week.

Great company to work for I have been here going on 7 years. They really take care of their employees as well as customers and any other affiliates to the company. The only downside here is The health insurance is pretty pricey.. other than that the Bonuses are great if you are in the sales department and I know for sure that our drivers are some of the highest if not the highest paid. Good work/home life balance which is most important.

Carlson Distributing is an amazing company to work for. The company culture feels like a family and it is a positive environment. Coming to work everyday is a breath of fresh air as it is filled with opportunity. Management allows employees to thrive in the workplace and they embrace collaboration. 

Honestly it’s good work. They helped me get my CDL, which is a plus. Definitely hard work, but if you are up for the fast pace and simply do your job, you will be treated well and be taken care of.
They can be hard on you for taking days off, but also get mad if you don’t get your days off in the year. Kinda a weird dynamic sometimes, but 90% of the time everything is a very good experience 

Pros: Good pay, fast paced, flexible start time, newer trucks and equipment, job security, uniforms, raises and bonuses. Faster you work, the quicker you are done.

Cons: Few holidays off and blackout periods, salary/commission based pay, routes are sometimes poorly planned and inefficient, always exposed to weather, little to no overtime pay, impersonal, extremely physical work. 



Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Order picker 4 salaries reported	$29.10 per hour
Sales associate 3 salaries reported	$48,800 per year
Merchandiser 7 salaries reported	$19.54 per hour
Stocker 3 salaries reported	$18.50 per hour
Route driver 1 salary reported	$70,000 per year

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