Overnight Packaging Line Operator - Bonus Eligible

DEVIL'S BACKBONE BREWERY; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Parental leave

Free Beer

Job summary

Devil's Backbone Brewery in Lexington, VA is seeking a Packaging Line Operator to support distribution packaging. The role involves operating can-filling and keg-filling machinery, ensuring quality, and maintaining packaging workflows under supervision.

This entry-level position requires a High School diploma, 21+ years of age, and willingness to work a Sunday–Thursday overnight schedule with a base pay of $23.05/hour plus a 10% shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Must be 21-years of age.
• Production/manufacturing/mechanical experience strongly preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in food and/or beverage industry preferred.
• Knowledge and a passion for craft beer.
• Ability to work autonomously, and within a teamwork environment.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with work.
• Ability to interpret technical bulletins and schematics on equipment related to work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish color for safety signs.

Responsibilities

• Operates high speed packaging equipment – kegging and canning.
• Performs daily start-up and clean-up procedures on packaging stations.
• Uphold food safe environment through quality and sanitation.
• Works with maintenance employees/personnel to assist with equipment problems and troubleshooting.
• Performs daily basic maintenance for machinery.
• Assists in the production records management.
• Works to achieve packaging/distribution short and long-term goals and metrics.
• Adheres to all safety precautions rules and guidelines.
• Routinely uses a computer for accessing email and other company communication platforms, SDS safety sheets, SOPs, and other job or company related information.
• May stack and palletize finished product and prepares for cold-room storage.
• May have to use computer for accessing SDS safety sheets/protocols and interpret the protocols into actions.
• Involves frequent walking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 32lbs routinely throughout a shift.
• Must be able to maneuver 200lbs kegs from filler to pallet.
• Frequent use of hand/eye coordination and manipulation of cardboard boxes, packing tape, machinery, etc.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical experience

Craft beer knowledge

Autonomy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Devil's Backbone Brewery in Lexington, VA is seeking a Packaging Line Operator to support distribution packaging. The role involves operating can-filling and keg-filling machinery, ensuring quality, and maintaining packaging workflows under supervision.

This entry-level position requires a High School diploma, 21+ years of age, and willingness to work a Sunday–Thursday overnight schedule with a base pay of $23.05/hour plus a 10% shift differential.