Job Summary
The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4, 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (with an occasional 5×8 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.
The anticipated pay rate for this position is $17.25/hourly (actual compensation will be determined based on knowledge, experience, skills, and other factors permitted by law).
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
- 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
