Packaging Equipment Technician

newbelgium; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Bell's and New Belgium is seeking a production operator to operate and maintain high-speed packaging lines on the 3rd shift (5am-1pm, M-F).

The role requires basic mechanical and reading skills, with a $21/hour starting wage and a shift differential for hours 6pm-6am. You will load/unload, perform quality checks, and train new teammates in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Starts up, operates, and shuts down equipment in the designated area.
• Troubleshoots equipment and production issues and makes adjustments.
• Performs quality assurance activities (corrective action, sensory evaluation, sampling, testing).
• Loads/unloads materials and finished products, including operating forklifts.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Follows SOPs and checklists.
• Trains new personnel and team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-speed production equipment

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Read reports/instructions

Job description

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

This will be a 3rd shift position with the working hours of 5am-1pm, Monday-Friday. Between the hours of 6pm-6am, there is an additional $6.00 shift differential attached to the base wage of this position.

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

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell's and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

Starting Wage Range: $21.00 per 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, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process.

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.