PACKAGING OP TECH 1 - 3rd Shift

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Onsite medical clinic

Mental health and well-being benefits

Shift differential 15%

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is hiring a Packaging Operator Technician I for our Chico, CA facility. This entry-level role operates, cleans, and sanitizes packaging equipment, performs quality inspections, and supports production demands while maintaining a safe work environment and delivering a quality product.

The position includes 3rd shift (9 PM – 5:30 AM) with a 15% shift differential. Full training and safety protocols are provided. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a consumer-packaged goods manufacturing environment (required)
• Experience with GFSI (SQF, BRCGS, etc) and/or GMP preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to take ownership and initiative to perform tasks beyond assignment-specific duties

Responsibilities

• Operates dry side equipment on high-speed bottling, canning, racking and repack lines; follows SOPs and completes documentation
• Performs routine inspections, basic troubleshooting and light maintenance; assists maintenance with PMs
• Cleans production areas and equipment to maintain sanitation standards
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts to unload/load/transport materials
• Conducts process quality control checks including SafetyChain sign-offs
• Communicates packaging information to other teams effectively
• Assists in keg prep area by sorting and valve rebuilding
• Performs other duties as required
• Maintains SQF System as defined in SQF Code; completes required safety and GMP trainings

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Packaging Operator Technician 1 operates, cleans and sanitizes packaging equipment. In addition, the Packaging Operator Technician I performs quality inspections. Reporting to the Packaging Supervisor, this entry level role is responsible for working effectively to meet production demands while maintaining a safe work environment and producing a quality product.

Please note: We are accepting applications 3rd shift (9 PM - 5:30 AM) plus 15% shift differential

What's In It For You

We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $16.74 to $25.86 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions
• learning and development opportunities
• ongoing trainings
• state-of-the-art equipment
• preventative care
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• onsite medical clinic
• mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave
• generous paid time off

What You Will Do

• Operates dry side equipment on a high-speed bottling, canning, racking, and repack lines; follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and completes documentation via check sheets
• Performs routine inspections, basic troubleshooting, minor adjustments, light-duty maintenance of equipment; assists maintenance personnel with other repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs) when needed
• Cleans production areas, equipment, work areas, or other parts of the facility to maintain plant food sanitation standards
• Operates industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts in order to unload, load, and/or transport packaging materials, raw materials and finished product
• Conducts process quality control checks, to include SafetyChain sign-offs
• Communicates packaging related information to other teams effectively
• Assists in the keg prep area by sorting, completing valve rebuilding, and loading of kegs
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
• This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Requirements

• 6 months Previous experience in a consumer-packaged goods manufacturing environment required and
• Experience with GFSI (SQF, BRCGS, etc) and/or GMP preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to take ownership and initiative to perform tasks beyond assignment-specific duties
• Understanding of how to use basic hand tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, sockets/wrenches, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and eye for package quality
• Ability to learn on-the-job
• Forklift Certification upon hire preferredForklift Certification within 180 Days required
• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer