sales associate

route driver

driver

order picker

security guard

Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors

The day starts off with the drivers arriving and making sure there load is n the proper places so deliveries can be made with ease.When the arrive back the truck s stripped and all broken product a placed in its designated area and all the cases that are in condition go back to be picked again. The truck is then clean and checked/inspected  for any malfunctions or defects we do this promptly as the trucks come in an even fast pace. Through out all of this management myself makes sure that the needs of our employees are met whether it be warehouse personnel or drivers. There could be complications with making a delivery so drivers have to contact us on a daily basis Im the event they run into a situation that prevents the delivery from being made or the customer being satisfied. As for the warehouse personnel we have to keep and eye out for a clean work space and make sure everyone s visible and alert this is a busy operation and you must pay attention but safety s our first priority. The job brings a sense of brotherhood as long as we get together and respect each one another realizing that we are no better than then next or above doing what the next man does we operate fine with that in mind tho the position are assigned as well as the task to be performed with it. There are levels though and that must be acknowledged and respect and we do a great Job with that but the mentality s whatever you can do to help the process become more efficient by any means do so . To me personally there is no hard part to a job a job is a job it’s not made to be easy and it is supposed to challenge you that’s how you develop great character traits and strength along with wisdom. I would say the most enjoyable part of the Job would be to see how we manage everything from the warehouse to sales to the cleanliness and opinions and feelings of our coworkers we make sure they feel safe and welcome to the facility. There is a great diverse of culture so there are opportunities of learning other languages and ways of life.  Would definitely recommend this company to someone who has no problem with working with other people being professional at all times and on time knowing that your part is just as important as the others in the successful operation. It’s like a play if you have no one to play a certain role the show must go on so if need be we all step in and do more than our Job requirements because we enjoy what we do 

N.K.J. 2023

Be prepared to work. Strengthen your legs, core and overall stamina to handle your day to day. I’m at the bottom in the company ( seniority system which will be the basis on the type of assignments you’ll receive ) because of this I pretty much do redemption centers ( picking up pallets of nasty-empty glass bottles and bringing them back to the warehouse or I’ll do “home d’s” ( dropping off product at supermarkets or beverage centers for a flat rate of pay for the day. You start at 9$ an hour with commission and overtime. Everything you touch you receive commission for ( beer, kegs, empties) Sometimes you’ll get special assignments which payout differently depending on what the task is. If you hang in there long enough your hourly rate will rise up ( 25 cents by 25 cents) and you will eventually-might land a route delivering beer, making real money. On busy weeks you could bring home over 1000$ after taxes but be prepared to work for that money. I’m a B class driver and I have seen a few good checks but when it’s slow and when your getting bottom assignments you can expect 600-700$ checks after taxes. Also did I mention in my first year I was laid off during the slow season (January until about May) that might happen again during my current 2nd year but I’ll have to see. Bottom line: this is a good job if your willing to endure. Endure the pay until you receive better assignments based on your rising seniority, endure a fleet of broken trucks ( not all but most need some work ), endurance for the day to day work in general. It’s worth it for the time being. I would definitely suggest coming in with the A class license or getting it ASAP so opportunities like being a truck jockey ( 25$ an hour parking the trucks in the yard or doing pub routes 
( barley touching product ) opens up for you. This is as transparent I can get when talking about my job. I’m gonna end this review here because I’m currently sitting in a truck that just broke down on the highway but I’ll make it back to the warehouse as soon as the mechanic comes back with the antifreeze. Good day and cheers.

I would not recommend at all. Constant stress, sales managers and supervisors are rarely in the field to assist unless their boss is with them checking in on them, constant out of stock on key items issues! Horrible culture, and almost every person that works there wants to leave. They do not provide you with any of the tools or company policies you need to provide the customer with proper customer service but still expect the customer to buy from you when you can not do anything for the customer at all in most cases to rectify legitimate issues or problems that occurred. Management  sneaks behind employees in their accounts just to take pictures and try to write them up. STAY AWAY at all costs. You do not need a job this badly to go work for this dumpster fire of a company that thinks they are the absolute best in the beer business when in fact, they are only the largest. 

A great atmosphere with terrific people to work with.
Always a helping hand is ready and a receptive ear to listen.
My immediate boss is a person you want to go the full mile for. Simply put, he is wonderful. And the next in line, is just as wonderful, caring and supportive.
A typical day includes resets and visiting stores to sell in my ability to create a planogram maximizing the available space.
The hardest part of my job is making a planogram that will be accepted by store management. I want to create a picture that will enhance sales for the store while increasing our MBD space in that particular store. My goal is to be asked back when the seasons change; and a new plan is requested.
Of course, the hardest part is being rejected.
One very important thing to me is Manhattan Beers participation in helping the environment. I am so proud to be a part of a company so involved in the environment and in the individual health of it's employees.

When I first started with MBD years ago the culture was better than today. Cutbacks in Ops and changes in pay structure, people in supervisory positions who aren’t trained HOW to manage, and an overall decline in morale have dampened what was once a great place to work. 
There are good people here but changes and goals that have come down from the executive level coupled with people in positions of power who are out of place have put a greater strain on the sales force and often what was once clear goals now are lacking in terms of direction and RABF. 
I wouldn’t dissuade anyone from joining the MBD family however I would say to that person go in with an open mind and willingness to learn but also build relationships to better enhance future opportunities both within the company and from our supplier partners.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part about working at Manhattan beer was the fast pace challenge and working outside of Non -Profit.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Unrealistic demands lack of Safety culture

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Low Morale. Constant negative outburst from workers. Folks walking off the job. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
0300 print available trucks , routes and available drivers. Check for call outs. Create the routes on paper and in the computer. Run to the back for random inventory which is not loaded. Create list for drivers to notify drivers. First drivers on deck pass out printers and phones and input data into the computer.  Add helpers to routes which need assistance once drivers are done assist w returning drivers, input their information into the computer and push out left over routes

I thought having money will always be better than any opportunity because money can always get you certain things. As I began to work with Manhattan Beer Distributors I learned that opportunities are more important than any amount of money. Money comes and goes but for someone to give you an opportunity it’s because they believe in you and see something that others in the passed might have overlooked. 
I’ve been blessed to be able to have the opportunity to work with a company that not only believes in their employees abilities but invest in their growth and acknowledges their hard work. The rewards and benefits are amazing and I’ve done things I could have never imagined because of Manhattan Beer. To anyone looking for an opportunity to prove themselves this is the place for you but it’s what you do with that opportunity that will define your career here. 

A typical day here is fast-paced and rewarding, with opportunities to problem-solve and work across different departments. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about leadership, operations, and collaboration, and management provides the right balance of guidance and independence. The culture is team-driven, people want to see you succeed, and hard work is noticed. The most challenging part is balancing priorities in such a large, dynamic company, but it’s also the most motivating part because it keeps the work exciting. The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing how the improvements you make directly impact the business and knowing you’re part of something that continues to grow.

Manhattan Beer was a wonderful place to work for most of my time there. The benefits were great and the oversight was minimal as long as our brands continued to grow. This changed with a recent merger and a downturn in the growth of mass domestic brands. The renewed focus on larger brands rather than the smaller craft brands I was pushed up against made it difficult to achieve the brand growth and placements expected.

The best part of the job was the people I worked with: salesman, customers, suppliers etc. I have made friends for life with many of these people. The hardest part was often dealing with operations in terms of insuring proper delivery and inventory levels in individual warehouses.

Every day is a race against the clock and any given day can present unforeseen obstacles that can make it hard to win that race. It makes it fun and interesting but also stressful and can leave you feeling as if job was not completed to expectations. These expectations are very high on a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly basis and often unrealistic. The management has a great feel for the beer industry. Hardest part of the job is being responsible for the actions of others. The most enjoyable part of the day is the daily scenery change. You are not stuck in a chair behind the same 4 walls. You move from store to store somewhat freely which makes it a unique work experience. Seeing and speaking to different people every day.

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Order picker 5 salaries reported	$18.20 per hour
Security guard 3 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour

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