Packaging Lead

Fair State Co-op; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Company merchandise discounts

Safety clothing stipend

Job summary

Ranchers Beverage Co is seeking a full-time Packaging Lead to join our staff in St. Paul, MN. This role leads packaging operations and collaborates across production to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency in a union environment.

The ideal candidate has beverage packaging experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position is 40 hours per week on a closing shift, with union membership required and monthly dues the employee's responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience with packaging in beer/beverage industry.
• Strong attention to recordkeeping and data.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a safe working environment by following safety procedures and leading by example
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment
• Operating the canning lines, performing quality checks, casing, and palletizing finished product
• Cleaning and filling kegs
• Performing required cleaning of canning and kegging equipment, along with general cleaning and sanitation of the brewery
• Troubleshooting equipment and performing preventative maintenance
• Collecting data and maintaining records related to packaging and inventory
• Participating in continuous improvement activities
• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks

Skills

Packaging operations

Bev industry experience

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Shift flexibility

Job description

Ranchers Beverage Co is seeking a full-time Packaging Lead to join our staff in St. Paul, MN.

A little about us

Ranchers Beverage Co is a beverage production facility that owns & produces the Fair State Brewing line-up, as well as beer, THC, and NA beverages for a variety of contract customers. We operate a 4-vessel 30-bbl brewhouse, two separate canning lines, and a kegging system. Our hourly staff are union members, with representation provided through Unite Here Local 17.

A little about you

We’re looking for a dedicated, hardworking, and knowledgeable person to keep our packaging operations running safely, smoothly, and effectively. You will contribute to our continued growth and excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with packaging tasks in the beer or beverage industry, but attention to detail and an aptitude for troubleshooting are the critical skills we are looking for.

About the Job

Packaging Leads at Ranchers Beverage Co are responsible for more than getting beverages into containers. They are expected to collaborate with staff throughout the production process, provide technical & production expertise, and be leaders in upholding and improving our internal processes. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and is a closing shift from 11 am–7 pm, although specific shift times can vary based on workload. This is an hourly union position and reports to the Beverage Packaging Manager. Membership in the union is required, and monthly dues are the responsibility of the employee.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a safe working environment by following safety procedures and leading by example
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment
• Operating the canning lines, performing quality checks, casing, and palletizing finished product
• Cleaning and filling kegs
• Performing required cleaning of canning and kegging equipment, along with general cleaning and sanitation of the brewery
• Troubleshooting equipment and performing preventative maintenance
• Collecting data and maintaining records related to packaging and inventory
• Participating in continuous improvement activities
• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks

Desired Experience + Capabilities

• Willingness to work mid- to late shifts
• Previous experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in the beverage industry
• Ability to make informed decisions independently based onappropriate information
• Impeccable attention to recordkeeping with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Very strongarithmetic, problem-solving, and mechanical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, find solutions under pressure, and change tasks quickly whilemaintainingfocus and a constructive attitude
• Willingness to work hard, find root causes, and support long-term improvements
• Dedication to learning, improving, and contributing to a dynamic and growing team
• Commitment to ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Able tooperatea wide variety of small hand tools
• Able to read,comprehend, and communicate with others
• Able to sit (including drive) or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Able to manipulate valves and clamps
• Able to regularly lift/carry heavy objects (up to 55lbs) repeatedly and safely
• Able to occasionally move very heavy objects (160lbs)
• Able to comply withsafe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles
• Able to safely work on ladders and elevated platforms and in confined spaces
• Able to safelyoperatevehicles and material handling equipment (e.g. hand trucks, scissor lifts)
• Able to use a computer
• Able to work in a production environment with noise, strong odors, wet surfaces, and movement
• Able to read and interpret numerical and graphical reports
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-pressure deadlines, time constraints, and distractions
• Able to deal constructively with conflict and disagreement

Compensation AND BENEFITS

• 8 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
• Paid Time Off is accrued at a rate of 0.0769 hours of PTO (4 weeks per year)
• Paid parental leave (160 hours in the 12 months following, or the 9 months prior to the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child in your home)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents, with a portion of premiums paid by Ranchers Beverage Co
• Dental and vision insurance, with a portion of employee and dependent premiums paid by Ranchers Beverage Co
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and life insurance coverage, with 100% of premiums paid by Ranchers Beverage Co
• Credit for company clothing merchandise at hire
• Annual safety clothing & equipment stipend
• Company merchandise and beer discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ranchers Beverage Co strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.