Entry-Level Packaging Member

Fort George Brewery; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 39,520 - 43,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits, paid sick time, paid-

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fort George Brewery in Astoria, OR is seeking a Packaging I to operate canning, bottling, keg washing and filling, palletizing, and prep for distribution. You will maintain sanitation and assist with equipment maintenance.

You will work a varying schedule, typically Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends, and must be able to climb ladders and use Ekos for production data. This role offers benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous production brewing experience preferred.
• Basic math competency including rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Basic mechanical competency.
• Able to read chemical labels and SDS sheets.
• Able to communicate in a high-noise environment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe operating procedures.
• Able to obtain and maintain Forklift certification (within 90 days).
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server or greater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all scheduled shifts and tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment to package and ship craft beer and beverages.
• Sanitize and clean all packaging equipment before, during, and after use.
• Safely and efficiently fill containers with beer using packaging equipment (PLC/HMI).
• Monitor and maintain packaging equipment and adjust as needed.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment.
• Stack, wrap, and prepare packaged beer and beverages for distribution.
• Record data accurately during packaging and store afterwards.
• Ability to work on a ladder daily.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and mandatory events.
• Weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all packaging equipment.
• Input production information into Ekos (or other inventory software).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Brewing experience

Math basics

Mechanical aptitude

SDS/chemical safety reading

Clear communication in noise

Forklift cert

Adaptability

Cicerone cert (preferred)

Age 18+

Job description

The Production Packaging role exists to put craft beer and beverages into vessels that can travel the world. This person carries out all packaging operations, including canning, bottling, keg washing and filling, palletizing, and preparing products for distribution. This person also maintains and cleans the packaging equipment and areas. Varying schedule to occasionally include weekends, evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.

• Position Title: Packaging I
• Employment: Regular Full-Time
• Wage: $19/hr to $21/hr non-exempt DOE
• Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This position requires flexibility to provide occasional evening and weekend coverage as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Closing Date: August 14, 2026

Essential Functions:

• Being able to complete all scheduled shifts and tasks as directed by supervisor
• Working closely in a fast-paced team environment to perform all the necessary tasks to package and ship craft beer and beverages.
• Effectively sanitizing and cleaning all packaging equipment before, during, and after use
• Safely and efficiently filling containers with beer and beverages utilizing a variety of packaging equipment involving PLC and HMI inputs
• Monitoring and maintaining packaging equipment during use and making operational adjustments
• Maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment
• Stacking, wrapping, or otherwise organizing and preparing packaged beer and beverages for distribution
• Recording necessary data accurately and efficiently during packaging operations, calculating and storing data afterwards
• Have the ability to comfortably work on a ladder daily
• Attending all scheduled employee meetings and mandatory events
• Weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all packaging equipment
• Inputting production info into Ekos (or other brewery inventory software)
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Ideal Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous production brewing experience preferred
• Basic math competency such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and computation of rates, ratios, and percentages etc.
• Basic mechanical competency
• Ability to read labels on chemicals and SDS sheets
• Ability to communicate with coworkers in a high-noise environment
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safe operating procedures associated with the essential functions of the position (may be obtained during training
• Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Operator’s certification (may be obtained within the first 90 days of employment); must be able to safely operate brewery equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Must be able to adapt to frequent changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server Certification or greater preferred

Benefits We Offer (varying eligibility criteria):

• Health benefits, paid sick time, paid time off, paid holidays, profit-sharing program, and paid volunteering
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program

Industry Sectors:

Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Date Posted: 7/30/2026

Location: Astoria, OR, 97103