CELLAR / PACKAGING TEAM MEMBER

Paradox Brewery LLC; Town of North Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Holidays off

Beer & food benefits

Job summary

Paradox Brewery is hiring for a Cellar / Packaging Team Member in North Hudson, NY. The role supports packaging operations, cellar duties, and inventory tracking to ensure beer meets quality standards.

You will run and maintain packaging equipment, perform CIPs, monitor DO and temperature, and assist across production teams. Forklift operation and strong mechanical aptitude are beneficial for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging equipment and maintaining fill quality.
• Ability to read SOPs and maintain packaging records.
• Comfortable handling equipment and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of packaging to specifications and ensure safety and quality
• Responsible for proper and timely packaging of beer including kegging and canning
• Lead canning runs utilizing a CFT 10-2 canning line
• Build and pack 12-packs and mix-packs
• Ensure all beer is in the proper condition prior to packaging
• Maintain packaging records and logs, including measurements
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all packaging equipment
• Load/unload freight deliveries and shipments
• Work with management to manage in-code inventory
• Maintain finished goods and warehouse inventory

Skills

Close attention to details

Initiative, self-starter

Strong work ethic

Manage multiple projects

Team collaboration

Curious, inquisitive

Adaptable

Clear cross-functional communication

Time management

Willing to assist with extra tasks

Supervisory coordination

Tools

CFT 10-2 canning line

Codi Manufacturing depalletizer

Premier Stainless 5-head keg washer

Job description

Cellar / Packaging Team Member

Paradox Brewery, 2781 U.S. 9 North Hudson, NY 12855

Packaging

23.00 usd / hour

Full time

General Scope

As a member of the packaging and cellar team this position is responsible for the operation of all packaging equipment including, but not limited to:

• CFT 10-2 rotary canning line
• Codi Manufacturing depalletizer
• Premier Stainless 5-head keg washer
• various conveyors
• Ancillary pumps and compressors.

In addition to running and maintaining packaging equipment, this position cooperates on finished product inventory tracking, engaging in all cold-side cellar operations including CIPs, transfers, dry hop and cold-side additions, yeast harvesting, yeast health monitoring, process and wholeslaer order staging, gravity/pH/DO/CO2 readings, purging, and general cellar maintenance.

This position requires exicutiting packaging runs in an efficient manner and to ensure product meets all company standards for fill volume, dissolved oxygen levels, and seam specifications, while minimizing product and packaging‑goods loss. Applicants should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, be comfortable working across departments, and be capable of operating a forklift in tight spaces. Many of the skills and responsibilities can and will be taught over time. There are many opportunities to learn and excel depending on your capabilities, willingness, and availability.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of packaging to specifications and ensure safety and quality
• Responsible for proper and timely packaging of beer including kegging and canning
• Lead canning runs utilizing a CFT 10-2 canning line
• Build and pack 12-packs and mix-packs
• Ensure all beer is in the proper condition (temperature, carbonation level, etc.) prior to packaging
• Ensure all packaging activity is done according to its SOP label placement, date code, yield, can fill-height, and dissolved oxygen levels
• Maintain proper packaging records and logs, including TPO measurements
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all packaging equipment
• Ensure regular maintenance of packaging equipment in conjunction with facilities/maintenance manager
• Execute all cold-side cellar operations including CIPs, transfers, dry hop and cold-side additions, yeast harvesting, yeast health monitoring, and process staging
• Gravity/pH/DO/CO2 readings and record keeping
• Chemical handling and titrations
• Putting together/taking apart manifolds
• Maintaining cellar equipment including hardware, pumps, hosing, heat exchangers, and compressors
• Maintaining cellar and warehouse organization including hosing, fittings, hardware, tools, brinks, buckets, and equipment
• Working with high pressures
• Ability to run forklift in tight spaces
• Prepare shipments to PDX wholesalers and contract clients
• Load/unload freight deliveries and shipments
• Work closely with the General Sales Manager, Production Manager, and Director of Operations to manage in‑code inventory
• Maintain finished goods and warehouse inventory
• Cleaning of all exterior surfaces including the cellar, tanks, kegs, canning line, floors, walls, etc.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean work environment
• Assisting all Production Team members in their roles whenever possible
• Participating in Team Meetings
• Adhering to all safety protocols implemented by Paradox Brewery
• Attention to detail and efficiency in all aspects of work
• Special projects as assigned by management

Competencies

• Close attention to details
• Initiative, self-starter
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals
• Curious, inquisitive
• Adaptable - ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to communicate efficiently within production team and work cross functionally with other departments
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to assist with tasks outside key responsibilities
• Ability to manage and keep subordinates on tast during working hours

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Wage: $23/Hour+ depending on experience.

Health Insurance: Excellus Healthy NY Plan - 50% covered by company

PTO: Personalized and flexible. Major Federal Holidays (Christmas, New Years Day, Memorial day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving)

Generous Beer and Food Benefits

Paradox Brewery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.