Packaging Tech

HARLAND BREWING CO. | Packaging Technician

About the job:

This position’s primary responsibilities will be the daily packaging of beer into bottles, cans and keg packages, operate packaging machinery and the cleaning and sanitation of packaging areas and machinery. The Packaging Technician position is full-time and will report directly to the Packaging Manager. Additionally, the Packaging Technician will work closely with all production departments.

The following list of essential job duties is not all-inclusive; the Packaging Technician is required to perform other duties as directed by the Packaging Manager and Director of Brewery Operations.

Your day-to-day:

• Regular attendance in order to work packaging shifts as scheduled by packaging manager weekly.
• Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according to standard operating procedures.
• Operate machinery following all safety guidelines in an efficient manner.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to brewery standards.
• Keep the packaging areas and workspaces clean and organized.
• Help out as needed in all other parts of the brewery. (Team Player)
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery to ensure it is functioning safely, properly, and efficiently.
• Communicate all mechanical issues packaging manager.
• Communicate the department’s materials needs to ensure the production schedule is executable.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Attend special events and brewery staff meetings as requested by packaging manager.
• Maintain packaging tools and materials by storing safely, neatly and in an organized fashion.
• Ensure finished product is safely and neatly stored in the cooler and logged in accurately each day.
• Complete all paperwork associated with each duty with 100% accuracy.
• Assist co-workers and cross train in other departments to ensure brewery goals are accomplished.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Extremely high level of attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with an ongoing sense of urgency.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends.
• Advanced mathematical and reasoning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong overall understanding of safety procedures, regulations and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to continually lift 65 pounds and move 175 pounds regularly and repeatedly.
• Must have the ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, work from heights, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The ability to work near moving parts and machinery.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to see color; either with or without accommodation.
• The ability to work in loud, wet, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor environments frequently.

Harland Brewing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.85 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person