Packaging Associate - Second Shift

Surly Brewing Co.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis is expanding its packaging team. This 2nd shift role handles palletizing, operating fillers, and moving kegs, supporting our beer and THC production while maintaining quality standards.

Pay rate is $20 per hour with full benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PTO) and a $3.00 per hour shift differential when applicable. Weekend shifts are not required, and overtime is limited as staffing levels are adjusted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn to operate downline and upline equipment.
• Complete forklift training and use powered equipment safely.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting on all machines they operate.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished cases of beer cans and bottles.
• Operate fillers and replenish consumables.
• Load empty kegs into the automated washer and palletize full kegs.
• Operate downline and upline equipment including cartoners and depalletizers.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation functions per SOP under direction of lead.
• Monitor printed codes and report defects to operators or lead.
• Maintain line efficiency and communicate issues to maintain throughput.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Team cooperation

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training

Powered lifts

Job description

Surly Brewing Company is expanding its packaging team. In 2024 we commissioned a bunch of packaging equipment to meet the demands of our beer and THC production. As we continue to expand our capabilities and reinforce our quality standards, we need more folks to help us execute on our goals. We don’t have a weekend shift and there isn’t a ton of OT to be had since we prefer to adjust staffing levels rather than ask for OT. Hope that’s OK.

LOCATION: This position will be located in our Minneapolis brewery
SHIFTS: We are currently hiring for 2nd Shift.
SALARY: Pay rate is $20/hr. plus our full benefit package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PTO etc). $3.00/hr Shift Differential when applicable.

Essential Functions

• Palletize finished cases of beer cans and bottles using manual labor as needed.
• Assist in the operation of the fillers including replenishing consumable goods.
• Load empty kegs into the automated washer. Palletizes full kegs at ground level.
• Operates downline and upline equipment including cartoners, tray packers, and depalletizers.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation functions as prescribed by SOP under direction of your lead.
• Following forklift certification, uses powered lifts to move finished goods and raw materials.
• Assist trained operators in the size changes to the filler and format changes to downline.
• Monitor all printed coding to watch for errors. Report defects to operators and/or lead.
• Keep an eye on finished goods for obvious defects. Report defects to operator and/or lead.
• Keep an eye on the line for jam ups and break downs. Communicate problems you cannot fix.
• Work in cooperation with operators and other packaging associates to accomplish shift goals.
• Learn troubleshooting of common malfunctions to assigned packaging equipment.
• Work with leads, supervisors, and maintenance to build there skill set.
• Pursue teachable moments with skilled team members.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED
• Learn to operate all downline and upline equipment.
• Learn to assist in the running of fillers.
• Complete forklift training. Utilizes powered equipment safely and responsibly.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skill on all machines they operate while remaining professional.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve their skills and abilities pertaining to work.
• Reliably completes all assigned production and sanitation tasks. Follows SOPS.
• Attention to detail regarding quality of the finished products and sanitation.
• Conduct themselves professionally while in the service of the company.
• Able to change practices as procedures are updated and improved.
• Flexibility in schedule to work when the production schedule requires labor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Occupational training in beer packaging theory.
• Occupational training in beer quality control.
• Occupational training in related fields such as automation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically assigned to a set 8-hour shift. Sometimes this will be a specialized shift to accomplish daily functions to prepare for a run or wrap up sanitation of the machines or work areas.
• Flexibility will be required as production demands dictate how many machines need to run.
• You will be exposed to mechanical oils, grease, cleaning solvents, water, and beer. PPE should be worn as recommended and/or required by company policy.