Packaging Equipment Technician

New Belgium Brewing; Comstock Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Bell’s and New Belgium is seeking a packaging operator to run and maintain high-speed packaging lines on the 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM). The role includes start-up, operation, troubleshooting, quality checks, and material handling with forklift use.

Candidates should have solid mechanical skills and basic computer abilities. The position involves lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking for long periods, and adhering to standard operating guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed production equipment preferred.
• Solid mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read reports, instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates and shuts down equipment as needed for the area.
• Troubleshoots initial production issues and adjusts accordingly.
• Participates in quality assurance activities and tests.
• Loads/unloads materials and finished product, including forklift operation.
• Maintains a clean work environment and follows guidelines.
• Performs training for new personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-speed production equipment

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Read reports and procedures

Job description

The position is responsible for operating and maintaining high-speed packaging lines.

1st Shift opportunity Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts machine start-up, operation, and shutdown relevant to equipment area
• Conducts initial troubleshooting of equipment and production issues and makes appropriate adjustment as needed
• Engages in quality assurance activities (corrective action, sensory evaluation, sampling, testing, etc.)
• Loads/unloads material and finished product, including driving fork lifts
• Ensures clean work environment
• Adheres to SOG’s (Standard Operating Guidelines) and checklists
• Trains new personnel and other team members when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education/ Experience/Skills:

• Previous experience with high-speed production equipment desired
• Solid mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read reports, instructions, and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. overhead and 44
• lbs. carried 10 feet.
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 76 lbs. across 100 feet, and maintain the grip strength required to carry objects including cases and empty kegs (31.5 lbs.).
• Must also show fine motor dexterity.
• Ability to demonstrate their ability to climb, stoop, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead.
• The position requires frequent, constant standing and walking

Working Conditions:

Production Areas

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00/hour

All Full time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment:

• Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 401k Match
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Profit Sharing

EEO Statement

Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community.

Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.