Night Shift Packaging Operator

Parallel 49 Brewing; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Staff Card

Staff discounts on food

Training and internal promotion

Job summary

Parallel 49 Brewing Company in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Packaging Line Operator 1 to run packaging equipment at our production brewery. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and maintaining clean, compliant packaging lines.

Shifts are four 10-hour nights (9:00 PM–7:00 AM), with opportunities to transition from temporary to permanent staff. A team-driven environment focused on craft beer quality and community is emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Forklift, power truck or narrow aisle lift experience is an asset.
• Experience in a brewery setting including setting up hoses, checking carbonation, CIP systems or packaging is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and shutdown packaging machines and equipment safely.
• Clean and tidy machines, equipment and surrounding area.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow safety protocols.
• Conduct online quality checks to ensure packaging specs, net weight, seal integrity, labeling and palletizing.
• Report quality issues to Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
• Perform deep cleaning duties as required.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Brewery packaging

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexibility hours

Safety aware

Job description

We are Parallel 49 Brewing Company, a craft brewery based in the heart of East Vancouver. We were founded in 2012 by passionate craft beer enthusiasts and have quickly become a staple in the Canadian craft beer scene. We are looking for skilled and interesting people with great attitudes to complement our team while we remain a top employer in Vancouver and the craft beer industry. The Packaging Line Operator 1 is responsible for running packaging equipment at Parallel 49 Brewing’s production brewery in Vancouver, BC. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe work environment, monitoring packaged products to ensure a high level of quality, cleaning and sanitization of the plant and equipment, upholding Parallel 49’s quality standards, and proper use of mechanical equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the safe setup, operation, and shutdown of assigned packaging machines and associated equipment

Cleaning and tidying of machines, equipment and surrounding area

Maintain clean and organized work environment and adhere to all safety protocols

Conduct online quality checks to ensure the finished product meets all product specifications for proper packaging material, net weight, seal integrity, labeling, case count and palletizing

Responsible to report all quality issues or deficiencies observed to the Team Lead and/or Supervisor

Knowledge of and compliance with all company Policies and Safety Procedures

Perform deep cleaning duties as required

Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

1+ years of forklift, power truck or narrow aisle lift experience is an asset

Experience in a brewery setting including setting up hoses, checking carbonation, using CIP systems or any brewery packaging would be considered an asset

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred

Working Conditions

Four 10-hour shifts Monday - Thursday

Shift times are 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Work is performed indoors

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time

Fantastic team of people who are passionate about craft beer and sharing our brews with our community

Opportunity to transition from a temporary assignment into a permanent staff role upon role availability

Employee Staff Card loaded bi-weekly with money for you to use in our Street Kitchen on food and beverage and in our retail store

Staff discounts on food while you’re working and on days off

We love to train our people and promote from within

Parallel 49 Brewing Company is committed to building a workplace that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and ensures equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. We are an equal-opportunity employer driven by our mission of creating great beer accessible to all.

We value and respect differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other dimensions of diversity. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members to talk openly, grow our understanding of others’ experiences and continue to learn how to improve our approaches.