Packaging Machine Operator

City Brewing Company; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City Brewing Company in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join our production team. You will be responsible for daily operations on a section of the packaging line, ensuring safety, quality, and timely processing of liquids to meet customer deadlines.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years in manufacturing. GMP knowledge and computer-based daily metrics recording are preferred; a collaborative mindset and flexibility for overtime are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years in manufacturing environment preferred.
• GMP knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with computers to record daily metrics.
• Able to work collaboratively in a large team.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned area of the packaging line and ensure safety, quality, and cleanliness standards.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain required product specifications.
• Monitor raw materials and prevent downtime.
• Record inventories and line metrics using computer workstations.
• Follow GMPs and wear proper PPE; participate in training as needed.
• Flex to work daily and weekend overtime as needed.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and sanitation per FDA and other regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

GMP knowledge

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

Packaging Machine Operators at City work as a team to ensure liquid production is safely and efficiently processed through our packaging production line. This individual will be responsible for daily production duties on an assigned area of the packaging line; they are the owners of their machine centers, identifying potential risks and ensuring product flows smoothly throughout their area of the line. This role is a key part in achieving City’s objective of producing high quality products timely to ensure on-time delivery to our customers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily activities of their assigned area of the packaging line to ensure the product adheres to City’s safety, quality, and cleanliness standards
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Principles to maintain safety of the work environment and quality of the product
• Ensures quality checks are completed on assigned machine center and product requirements
• Maintains appropriate levels of raw materials as needed to prevent downtime
• Reads work orders and uses computer workstations to ensure appropriate operator checklists
• Complies with all work and safety rules, including wearing of GMPs and personal protective equipment
• Participates in training as needed to ensure updated policies and procedures are understood and implemented; supports team members in transitioning to new policies
• Ability to work a flexible shift, including daily and weekend overtime as needed to support production
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, health standard, and sanitation as mandated by FDA regulations, Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies – municipal, state and federal
• Records inventories metrics and other related line metrics to ensure appropriate shift schedule transition

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate, required
• At least 2 years experience in manufacturing environment, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, preferred
• Proficiency using a computer to record and submit daily metrics
• Ability to work collaboratively with a large team to achieve agreed upon metrics

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability s tatus.

2nd or 3rd shift