Packaging Operator

About the Role

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Packaging Operator to join our production team.

This is a hands-on position involving all aspects of beverage packaging, from preparing equipment and maintaining a clean production environment to operating our canning and kegging lines.

No two days are exactly alike. Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with equipment, takes pride in doing things correctly, and can shift gears when production needs change. Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Operations

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment, including canning, keg cleaning and filling, labeling, and date coding.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, cleaning, and clean-in-place (CIP) procedures.
• Monitor packaging operations for efficiency and product quality, identifying and communicating equipment issues as they arise.
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting within established procedures and training.

Quality, Sanitation & Documentation

• Complete daily cleaning and sanitation tasks in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform required quality assurance checks and maintain accurate production, sanitation, and quality records.
• Follow company SOPs, cGMP standards, food safety requirements, and workplace safety procedures.

Production Support

• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory handling, and warehouse activities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized production and storage areas.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and adapt to changing daily priorities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in operating and learning production equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility, reliability, and willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn equipment interfaces and production software.
• Previous manufacturing, packaging, or beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification (training provided by employer).

Physical Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stand for extended periods, and work in a loud, wet manufacturing environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry 44-pound boxes and 55-pound bags, including lifting above waist level.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including stacking finished goods pallets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match after eligibility requirements are met
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Annual personal protective equipment allowance, including work boots and prescription safety glasses
• 11 paid company holidays
• 15 days of paid time off

What Makes Someone Successful Here

A great Packaging Operator is someone who shows up ready to contribute, pays attention to the details, and takes ownership of their work. We value people who are curious, willing to learn, comfortable working with equipment, and able to adapt when the day's plan changes.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in being part of a team that produces great beverages safely and consistently.