Packaging Line Operator

DEVIL'S BACKBONE BREWERY; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Parental leave

Free Beer

Job summary

Devil's Backbone Brewery in Lexington, VA is seeking a Packaging Line Operator to support distribution packaging. The role involves operating can-filling and keg-filling machinery, ensuring quality, and maintaining packaging workflows under supervision.

This entry-level position requires a High School diploma, 21+ years of age, and willingness to work a Sunday–Thursday overnight schedule with a base pay of $23.05/hour plus a 10% shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Must be 21-years of age.
• Production/manufacturing/mechanical experience strongly preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in food and/or beverage industry preferred.
• Knowledge and a passion for craft beer.
• Ability to work autonomously, and within a teamwork environment.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with work.
• Ability to interpret technical bulletins and schematics on equipment related to work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish color for safety signs.

Responsibilities

• Operates high speed packaging equipment – kegging and canning.
• Performs daily start-up and clean-up procedures on packaging stations.
• Uphold food safe environment through quality and sanitation.
• Works with maintenance employees/personnel to assist with equipment problems and troubleshooting.
• Performs daily basic maintenance for machinery.
• Assists in the production records management.
• Works to achieve packaging/distribution short and long-term goals and metrics.
• Adheres to all safety precautions rules and guidelines.
• Routinely uses a computer for accessing email and other company communication platforms, SDS safety sheets, SOPs, and other job or company related information.
• May stack and palletize finished product and prepares for cold-room storage.
• May have to use computer for accessing SDS safety sheets/protocols and interpret the protocols into actions.
• Involves frequent walking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 32lbs routinely throughout a shift.
• Must be able to maneuver 200lbs kegs from filler to pallet.
• Frequent use of hand/eye coordination and manipulation of cardboard boxes, packing tape, machinery, etc.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical experience

Craft beer knowledge

Autonomy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Salary: $23.05, bonus eligible +10% shift differential for overnight shift SHIFT: Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7am LOCATION: Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Outpost COMPANY: Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light.

That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Role Summary

The Packaging Line Operator (PLO) completes various tasks vital to the distribution packaging function. This position is entry-level. This position can be a physically fast paced position, requiring the individual to be technologically astute, easily adaptable, and flexible. The PLO is responsible for operating can-filling machinery, keg- filling machinery, packaging machinery, and other general packaging tasks and operations. The PLO works as a valuable team member, and the position’s focus is on maintaining consistency and timeliness within the distribution packaging function—all while maintaining the high quality that Devils Backbone is known for. The PLO will typically work under close supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Packaging Supervisor, Warehouse Manager, and other team members to ensure smooth operation of packaging machinery and equipment.
• Operate high speed packaging equipment – kegging and canning.
• Performs daily start-up and clean-up procedures on all assigned packaging stations.
• Uphold food safe environment through quality and sanitation.
• Works with maintenance employees/personnel to assist with equipment problems and troubleshooting.
• Performs daily basic maintenance for machinery.
• Assists in the production records management.
• Works to achieve packaging/distribution short and long-term goals and metrics.
• Adheres to all safety precautions rules and guidelines.
• Routinely uses a computer for accessing email and other company communication platforms, SDS safety sheets, SOPs, and other job or company related information.
• May stack and palletize finished product and prepares for cold-room storage.
• May have to use computer for accessing SDS safety sheets/protocols and interpret the protocols into actions.
• Involves frequent walking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 32lbs routinely throughout a shift.
• Must be able to maneuver 200lbs kegs from filler to pallet.
• Frequent use of hand/eye coordination and manipulation of cardboard boxes, packing tape, machinery, etc.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Must be 21-years of age.
• Production/manufacturing/mechanical experience strongly preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in food and/or beverage industry preferred
• Knowledge and a passion for craft beer
• Ability to work autonomously, and within a teamwork environment.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with work.
• Ability to interpret technical bulletins and schematics on equipment related to work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish color for safety signs.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities. As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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