Craft Beer Packaging Specialist — 1st Shift

Southern Tier; Town of Busti (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exceptional health benefits

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Product discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Tier Brewing, Lakewood, NY, is seeking a Packaging Associate for 1st shift to operate and maintain packaging line equipment across can, bottle, and keg lines. You will load materials, assist with sanitation, and support daily production in a fast-paced brewery environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with strong teamwork and reliability in a production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and brewery safety programs.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment operation preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable work ethic and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain proficiency on all packaging line equipment, including carton erectors, depalletizers, packers, wrappers, sealers, and palletizers.
• Execute daily packaging operations across can, bottle, and keg lines in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.
• Load packaging materials including cans, bottles, kegs, cases, trays, carriers, crowns, partitions, and wraps.
• Perform manual packaging tasks as needed, including hand packing, stacking, and line support.
• Support sanitation, cleaning, and CIP procedures across packaging equipment and surrounding work areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Assist with inventory tracking, recycling, and material handling tasks.
• Perform general production support tasks as assigned, including cleaning, light maintenance, assembly, and disposal of outdated product.
• Support cross-functional cleaning and sanitation efforts across the brewery as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure consistent product quality and safe equipment operation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging Equipment Operation

Job description

Southern Tier Brewing, Lakewood, NY, is seeking a Packaging Associate for 1st shift to operate and maintain packaging line equipment across can, bottle, and keg lines. You will load materials, assist with sanitation, and support daily production in a fast-paced brewery environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with strong teamwork and reliability in a production setting.