What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Great Rhythm Brewing Company?
Great Rhythm Brewing Company is currently seeking a full-time Packaging Operator to join our team. The Packaging Operator is responsible for all aspects of beer packaging, as well as some warehousing, and shipping/receiving duties as trained. This position requires a great deal of flexibility and training in every aspect of packaging, warehouse operations and logistics. The qualified candidate will have prior experience working in a production brewery, a demonstrated understanding of the brewing, fermentation, and cellaring processes, and have a strong interest in developing their beer packaging skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according to standard operating procedures
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of SOPs as they relate to packaging operations
- Keep and maintain packaging records
- CIP canning line and kegging equipment
- Operate and maintain all packaging equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems with packaging equipment
- Train new canning line and kegging personnel in proper machine operation and safety procedures
- Recognize low fills and improperly filled/packaged product
- Organize inventory of finished beer, bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies
- Keep and maintain raw material records for bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies
- Create and maintain a plan for equipment P.M.s to provide customers with a superior product while maintaining efficiency at or above goals
- Ensure department maintains Great Rhythm Brewing Company’s commitment to a consistent and quality product
- Other duties as needed or assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a production brewery with demonstrated understanding of the process of packaging beer and equipment involved
- Basic understanding of QA and QC tests and best practices for processing and packaging beer
- Attention to detail and safety
- Able to work in a team environment
- Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Be self-motivated
- Possess mechanical aptitude
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently without loss of attention to quality
- Ability to accommodate scheduling changes as needed
- Must be able to repeatedly stretch, kneel, bend, twist, push, pull, stand, walk for duration of the shift, lift 55 pounds
- Work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and sometimes moderately loud environments
WHAT GREAT RHYTHM BREWING OFFERS:
- Competitive wage and comprehensive training
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous employer contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Beer Allotment
- Employee Discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Packaging: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20