Mobile Packaging Technician

Iron Heart Canning; Benton Harbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Iron Heart Canning in Michigan is seeking a Packaging Technician to set up and break down equipment, run the canning line, and ensure Clean-In-Place procedures meet Iron Heart standards. You will learn on-site, perform quality checks, and participate in hands-on training with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role includes full-time hours and benefits, with varying weekly schedules and potential overtime based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-year college degree preferred but not required.
• One year of packing machine operator experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down equipment for canning runs.
• Operate and maintain the canning line and perform CIP procedures to Iron Heart standards.
• Learn on the job with on-site training and guidance to grow within the role.

Skills

Understanding of mechanics

Ability to learn onsite

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4-year college degree preferred but not required

Job description

Iron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile beverage canning, our strive for operational excellence sets us apart from the competition. With warehouses operating in 27 states, Iron Heart provides onsite canning support for breweries, wineries, and other beverage manufacturers. This is a full-time position as a Packaging Technician, whose responsibilities include setting up and breaking down equipment, ensuring all Clean-In-Place procedures meet Iron Heart standards, and operating and maintaining the canning line. Starting compensation is $20/hour with benefits for all full time employees including paid sick leave, paid holidays, PTO, and medical/dental insurance. Iron Heart encourages all employees to learn and grow in the industry, providing onsite training and guidance along the way.

$20 per hour

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

As Packaging Tech, you will be required to learn certain skills with training and time [120 days +]. At Iron Heart, we want to give you the independence to learn and grow, but also incentive those who want to progress! The following is an example of your career progression but not guaranteed. It is up to you to successfully learn and pass each job exam. You must pass the necessary exams listed to receive each incentive. Theses exams were not designed to make you fail; they were designed to set you up for success!

• Pass Onboarding exam - Pass Tech II exam - Pass Advanced exam [$1.00 increase]
• Pro Tech exam [title promotion $1.00 increase]
• Transport and set up/take down of heavy equipment in a box truck to and/or from canning runs
• Chemical Mixing and Sanitation Procedures
• Setting up and troubleshooting equipment such as labeler and date coder
• Consistent quality checks
• Keeping the equipment clean and up to IHC standards
• Full understanding of company policies and rules
• Collaborating with the other technicians and brewery staff
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy packaging machinery
• Packaging machinery repair and maintenance
• Mandatory lunch breaks
• Communicate with customers professionally
• Packaging Technicians are expected to be able to operate independently and take responsibility for the jobsite, managing customer interactions while providing direction to the technicians onsite.

Requirements

• Understanding of mechanics
• Ability to learn onsite
• Multitasking
• Communication
• You’ll need to pull 150-lb. pallets of cans, push the 800-lb. canning line into place (it is on wheels), stay on your feet for lengthy 8-12-hour shifts (federal/state law lunch breaks required), and perform other physical tasks as required.
• Flexible Schedule: Every week is different, depending on the breweries scheduled. Long hours and overnight stays are common.
• Hardworking: Pride in your work, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are all essential.
• Quick Learner: There is a lot to learn as our procedures and processes are always improving.
• Craft beverage knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a big plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beverages.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-year college degree preferred but not required
• One year of packing machine operator experience preferred but not required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at job sites including loud noise, high and low temperatures and small working areas.

• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 800 pounds on wheels
• Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations

"This position may be subject to pre-employment requirements including MVR check and background screening. Such results will be considered as part of the hiring process."