Packaging Technician

Crafting fresh-off-the-farm brews from the middle of a hop field, Bale Breaker Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley. Backed by four generations of hop farming experience, Bale Breaker started in 2013 and has grown to become one of the largest independent craft breweries in Washington. With a 30-barrel brewhouse and a 27,000 square foot facility, we craft seven year-round canned beers, including the widely celebrated Topcutter IPA. We also have a 5-barrel pilot brewhouse, the Imagination Station, where we test and develop new recipes. We currently have two taprooms, one in Yakima and another in Seattle’s Ballard Brewing District, and we distribute in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are currently seeking a hard-working and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time seasonal PACKAGING TECHNICIAN. This person will serve as a key member in the beer production department helping to operate and maintain equipment needed to condition and package beer, monitor fermentations, and fill distributor orders. This full-time, hourly position will start in Spring 2024 with guaranteed employment through October and is based out of Yakima, WA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares beer for packaging, packages beer, organizes and records packaged product
• Operates equipment needed for the following activities: product packaging, product transferring, vessel CIP (clean in place), warehouse organization, and order filling
• Assists in general sanitation of all beer contact surfaces and equipment
• Transfers beer between vessels, assembles and dismantles hard and soft piping pathways
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and cleaning on equipment and infrastructure
• Works with rest of packaging team to fill orders and complete daily duties in a timely fashion
• Abides by workplace safety regulations while upholding quality standards

MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED

• Industrial cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, including strong acids and bases
• Works on the canning line and kegging line
• Pumps, hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other brewery equipment
• Sit-down and standup forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic outlook and attitude
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated personality
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Strong attention to detail and hygiene
• Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff throughout the brewery
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to understand written and spoken English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 160 lbs
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus on small moving objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery
• The employee regularly works with hazardous chemicals
• The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment
• The employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam
• The employee frequently must work in a sanitary environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS (benefits available after 60-90 day intro period)

• Full-time, hourly position at $17/hour (DOE)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% employer contribution option)
• 401k retirement plan (with 4% company match)
• Company-sponsored life insurance policy
• Paid holidays
• Beer merchandise perks

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please email your resume to jobs@balebreaker.com with the subject line “Packaging Technician”. DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2024

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bale Breaker Brewing Company strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person