Packaging Equipment Technician

New Belgium Brewing Company; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

PTO

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Bell’s and New Belgium seeks a dedicated operator for high-speed packaging lines in Fort Collins. The role involves start-up, operation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance to ensure efficient production and product integrity.

Responsibilities include loading materials, maintaining a clean workspace, following SOPs, and training new team members as needed. Strong mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills required; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-speed packaging lines, including start-up, operation, and shutdown.
• Conduct initial troubleshooting and adjust equipment as needed.
• Engage in quality assurance activities (sampling, testing, corrective action).
• Load/unload material and finished product, including forklift operation.
• Maintain clean work environment and follow SOPs; train new personnel when needed.

Skills

High-speed production equipment

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Reading reports/instructions

Job description

The position is responsible for operating and maintaining high-speed packaging lines.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 forklifts• 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 assignedEducation/ Experience/Skills:• Previous experience with high-speed production equipment desired• Solid mechanical skills• Basic computer skills• Ability to read reports, instructions, and proceduresPhysical 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 walkingWorking Conditions: Production AreasWage 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: $22.50 per hourAll 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 StatementBell’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.