Brewery Sanitation Technician

Uinta Brewing; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Uinta Brewing is seeking a Brewery Packaging Sanitation Technician & Line Operator in Salt Lake City, UT. The role focuses on daily CIP sanitation of canning, kegging, and packaging lines, ensuring GMPs and food safety standards are met, and maintaining equipment readiness for production.

Ideal candidates will handle material staging, act as a relief line operator as needed, and uphold safety and quality throughout shifts. Requires forklift experience and Excel data entry skills.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ required.
• Experience in beverage packaging or high-speed food manufacturing a plus.
• Understanding of pressurized systems and automated production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Execute Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) sanitation on packaging equipment.
• Lead material staging for morning startup and serve as relief packaging line operator during peak demand.
• Stage packaging materials and perform line changeovers for upcoming production runs.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, chemical safety and food safety standards; report issues promptly.

Skills

Age 21+

Beverage packaging experience

Technical literacy

Leadership

Forklift certified

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Brewery Sanitation Technician

Full Time Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1147

Salary Range: $17.73 To $17.73 Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION – Brewery Packaging Sanitation Technician & Line Operator

• Department : Operations
• Reports to : Packaging Manager
• FLSA Status : Hourly, Non-exempt
• Schedule : 10 hr. shift that typically runs 12:00 - 22:00. Shift “A” will be Sunday -> Wednesday and Shift “B” will run Wednesday -> Saturday

Position Summary:

The Brewery Packaging Sanitation Technician & Line Operator will execute daily Clean-in-Place (CIP) and sanitation protocols on our canning, kegging, and packaging machinery to meet strict Brewery Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards. A successful candidate will be part of a team maintaining equipment needed for efficient, reliable beverage packaging.

In addition to deep-cleaning and sanitation, this role is critical to maintaining momentum by leading material staging (cans, cartons, trays) for rapid AM startups, and stepping in as a relief packaging line operator to run the line during end-of-day peak production demands. Must be quality-conscious, operate safely, and communicate effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Clean-in-Place (CIP) & Deep Sanitation

• Execute automated and manual Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) sanitization cycles on fillers, seamers, tanks, pipelines, and packaging machinery using sanitary tri-clamp fittings.
• Safely handle, mix, and perform titration checks on sanitation chemicals (caustic, acid, and sanitizers).
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble product-contact parts and line equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on packaging equipment and product-contact components.
• Complete sanitation records, chemical logs, and hygiene documentation accurately and on time.

Packaging Line Operation & End-of-Day Production

• Act as a Relief Packaging Line Operator, taking over line operations (canning/kegging) for ~1 hour at the end of the shift when production demand dictates.
• Perform pre-operation checks, troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues, and support line improvements.
• Conduct in-line packaging quality control (QC) checks and collect samples for Quality Assurance (QA) testing.

AM Line Setup & Material Staging

• Stage raw packaging materials (empty cans, ends, cartons, trays, pallets) to ensure a rapid, seamless morning startup for the next shift.
• Prepare, organize, and perform line changeovers for upcoming production runs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and clutter-free work areas, floors, and equipment surfaces throughout the facility.

Safety & Quality Compliance

• Follow all established SOPs, GMPs, chemical safety, and food safety standards.
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, or mechanical concerns

Qualifications & Requirements

• Age: Must be 21+ years of age
• Experience: Previous experience in beverage packaging or high-speed food manufacturing is a plus
• Technical Savvy: Understanding of pressurized systems, chemical safety, and automated production machinery.
• Leadership: Proven ability to coach others, give constructive feedback, ability to operate without direct supervision.
• Licensing: Forklift operation experience is required.
• Software: Proficiency in Excel and data entry for production logging.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Active Production: Ability to stand, crouch, and move within a loud, fast-paced manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Strength: Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. (maneuvering kegs) and perform repetitive movements.
• Conditions: Comfort working around water, steam, and cleaning chemicals in varying temperatures.

Core Competencies

• Mechanical Aptitude: You don't just push buttons; you understand how the machine works.
• Sense of Urgency: You thrive in a "minutes matter" production environment.
• Attention to Detail: You notice an issue before it becomes a serious problem.