Packaging Lead

No Label Brewing Company, located in Katy, Texas, is hiring a full-time packaging lead. We operate a 15 bbl brewhouse and produce roughly 4000 bbls per year. The salaried position is 40 hr/week. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, mechanically inclined, and passionate about beer and beer quality. This position reports to the Head Brewer and will serve as a member of the Operations Team.

Qualifications

•                Preferred - 2 years of experience at a packaging brewery. Formal brewing/packaging line education, training, certifications, or accreditation are a plus.

•                A working knowledge of packaging/brewing/process equipment including beer canning line, depalletizer, keg washer and cellar equipment.

•                Skills applicable to general maintenance functions, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and packaging line/brite tank maintenance are a plus.

•                The ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift; current training certification is a plus.

•                The ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

•                The ability to understand basic laboratory techniques and complete basic lab tests.

•                The ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and evenings.

•                The ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision in a collaborative and dynamic environment, while efficiently prioritizing tasks and effectively managing workload.

Primary Responsibilities

Packaging

•                Maintain and run our Twin Monkeys San Juan Automated canning line.

•                Maintain all packaging equipment and related machinery, including regular maintenance and thorough cleaning of canning line, keg washer, and depalletizer.

•                Develop, maintain, and follow packaging processes and procedures to ensure the quality of all brewery products as well as operate within all safety guidelines.

•                Lead a team in producing a high volume of packaged/filled beer while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, following all scheduling and required volumes via Head Brewer.

•                General cleaning and organization of packaging areas and surrounding areas, including brite tanks and cellar, packaging materials and other storage areas.

•                Observe machine operations to ensure conformity of filled or packaged products to brewery standards and communicate any issues to the Head Brewer.

•                Work in tandem with Brewing Team, Head Brewer, and QA/QC.

•                Perform all necessary functions of kegging processes, including operation of 2-head keg washer, exterior keg cleaning, keg filling, and other cleaning/sanitizing processes.

•                Oversee and maintain general inventory of all packaged/kegged products as well as all packaging and kegging materials, including proper storage of finished products.

•                Assist with all loading/unloading of weekly distributor pickup/drop-off of finished product.

General Brewhouse/Cellar Assistance

•                General brewhouse/cellar area cleaning

•                Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production processes

Other

•                Record production and batch/lot data using log sheets

•                Assist brewery staff troubleshooting and occasional maintenance tasks

•                Identify opportunities for operational improvement

Brewery Working Environment

The demands of the Packaging Lead position are very physical in nature. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job you will be working over, under, and around machinery in tight and cramped spaces.

A good candidate will also need to be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, be able to twist and turn repeatedly, be able to reach over their shoulders, and work in a standing, kneeling, walking, and crouching position at a steady pace for extended periods of time. The candidate must be comfortable working at heights of 10+ feet, while standing on a ladder or on a scissor lift. This work environment involves indoor and outdoor activities in various temperatures and weather conditions. Employees are exposed to high levels of noise and other hazards requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Adherence to company policies is a must.

Compensation

We offer salary commensurate with experience and education. We're looking to hire people who are serious about beer - without taking themselves too seriously. The ability to adapt to change, operate independently and work hard with a team-oriented mindset is a must. We offer health insurance and paid vacation.