Brewery Packaging Specialist — Growth, Benefits & Flexible Shifts

Octopi Brewing, Co; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life, disability

401(k) with company match

120 hours of PTO annually

9 paid holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Free beer after shift

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWERY in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is hiring Packaging Specialists to keep our lines running across bottle, can, variety pack, and kegging operations. You will handle changeovers, maintain quality, and log run data while supporting efficient production.

The role offers multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, and weekends) with base pay of $22/hr plus shift differentials. Full-time, non-exempt with a strong benefits package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Able to stand 8+ hours in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Nice-to-haves: Prior machine operation or packaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Run our bottle, can, variety pack, and kegging lines — including changeovers, CIP, and routine maintenance.
• Confirm the right packaging mix and volume before every fill.
• Log packaging run data and catch process hiccups before they become bigger problems.
• Pull samples and take measurements to keep quality on track.
• Safely operate a forklift to keep product moving between production and storage.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWERY in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is hiring Packaging Specialists to keep our lines running across bottle, can, variety pack, and kegging operations. You will handle changeovers, maintain quality, and log run data while supporting efficient production.

The role offers multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, and weekends) with base pay of $22/hr plus shift differentials. Full-time, non-exempt with a strong benefits package awaits the right candidate.