Packaging Operator - Keg Line | Nellysford, VA

Keg LinePackaging Operator | Bold Rock Cider - Nellysford, VA 

WHO WE ARE 

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands. Currently we’re made up of four breweries (Victory Brewing, Bold Rock, Sixpoint, Southern Tier Brewing) and one distillery (Southern Tier Distilling). We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities and our corporate headquarters. 

WHAT WE DO

Bold Rock is boldly committed to building a crew of quality professionals who support all aspects of getting our freshly crafted cider into the hands of good people. Our dedicated team of cider makers crush and craft locally picked apples to create our variety of crisp and refreshing hard cider styles.

We find people with positive personalities, fun-loving spirits, and hard-working cores to bring their experience along as they join our enthusiasm to produce the best cider there is. We have bold teams in North Carolina (Asheville & Mills River) and Virginia (Nellysford & Charlottesville). 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Packaging Operator for the Keg Line is responsible for performing daily tasks to meet keg packaging schedules. He/she is responsible for operating the kegging line, as well as any manual tasks necessary to the overall packaging operation. The Packaging Operator – Keg Line is responsible for always maintaining a clean, safe working environment, to insure that the beers that are packaged on the Keg Line are of the highest quality, packaged in the best ways possible. The Packaging Operator – Keg Line is an important ambassador for the  brand.

Reports to: Packaging Supervisor

• Ensures that all daily packaging activities on the bottling and can lines in Lakewood are executed safely and in accordance with SOPs.
• Responsible for performing manual packaging operations, as needed (handling empty and full kegs, hand stacking)
• If needed responsible for operating packaging equipment (box shop, depalletizers, packers, wrappers, sealers, palletizers) or work in other department as necessary.
• Responsible for the inspection of empty kegs before they are filled (both cleanliness and mechanically acceptability)
• Responsible for the quality and appearance of the finish product, and have the communication skills to stop packaging and report issues to supervisor to prevent loss of product.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and projects as directed by the Packaging Supervisor, including, but not limited to; cleaning, painting, disposing of old product, assembling packaging, taking inventory, light maintenance, etc
• Responsible for insuring that DO and CO2 TPO analysis of packaged keg product are within specification

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience as a Packaging Associate or equivalent
• Familiarity with brewery safety programs and priority commitment to operator safety
• Working knowledge of cellaring processes
• An understanding of brewery sanitation and food safety programs
• An understanding of Keg Line packaging equipment and keg filler operations
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
• Primarily stand for long periods of time
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch. This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds repeatedly
• Use their hands to perform fine manipulation, handle or feel, and must be able to reach with their hands and arms
• Identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste); this requires having close, distance, color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Safely and properly handle hazardous materials in various size quantities, and operate complex moving machinery

Work Environment

The Packaging Operator – Keg Line will primarily perform work duties in production areas. While performing the duties of the job, the Packaging Operator – Keg Line is regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery. There can be loud noise levels, and protective eyewear is required on the production floor at all times.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Health Benefits
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Incentives & Bonuses
• Generous Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer