Entry-Level Packaging Operator I: Can & Keg Line

Paycom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Packaging Operator I to join the Packaging Department. The team works 4 x 10-hour days (Mon-Thu) with occasional 5 x 8 on Mondays, handling canning and kegging lines. The role is hands-on, with the shift spent standing, and requires strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Must be 21+ with a commitment to safety and quality. You will lift and move 25 lb. cases and operate pallet jack or forklift (certification provided).

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• Constant commitment to safety and quality.
• Conscientious and team-oriented, with accountability.
• Able to work with teammates to complete tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in all tasks.
• Able to handle slow repetitive tasks and physically intense work.
• Able to stand for long shifts in hot, humid environments.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack finished cases, lifting, twisting, and carrying.
• Load packaging materials into equipment (cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs).
• Wash, fill, and band kegs.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Clear any conveyance jams during runs.
• Set up workstations before each run and clean during/after runs.
• Assist with changeovers on the canning line.
• Operate electric pallet jack and forklift (certification/training provided).

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Accountability

Physical stamina

Time management

Conscientiousness

Procedural discipline

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Packaging Operator I to join the Packaging Department. The team works 4 x 10-hour days (Mon-Thu) with occasional 5 x 8 on Mondays, handling canning and kegging lines. The role is hands-on, with the shift spent standing, and requires strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Must be 21+ with a commitment to safety and quality. You will lift and move 25 lb. cases and operate pallet jack or forklift (certification provided).