Packaging Operator I

The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4, 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (with an occasional 5x8 hour Monday-Friday schedule) and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team.

Packaging is a crucial step in the beer making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing. Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset. Packaging I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department. This position reports to the Packaging Manager.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying

• Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)

• Washing, filling, and banding kegs

• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment

• Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs

• Setting up workstations before each run

• Cleaning up workstations during and after each run

• Assisting with changeovers on the canning line

• Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be 21+ years old

• First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality

• Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own

• Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks

• Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done

• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment

• Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do

• Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work

• Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs

• Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching

• Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods