Packaging Operator

BreweryJobs.com; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation & sick leave

On Demand Pay

Employee stock ownership

Pro deals

Merchandise and food discounts

Uniform stipend

Keg discounts

Free beer for 21+

Award-winning brewery

Job summary

Deschutes Brewery is hiring a full-time, day shift Packaging Machine Operator in Bend, OR. You will operate the packaging line, perform quality checks, and help ensure accurate labeling and packaging of Damn Tasty beverages.

Experience in manufacturing is preferred, with a baseline wage starting at 18.36/hour plus a night differential of 3.00/hour. Career growth to 28.60/hour is possible through training and experience, with opportunities for cross-training and promotions.

Qualifications

• Eagerness and ability to learn brewery equipment and machinery.
• Focus on safety training and SOPs.
• Experience in a team-based environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line and related equipment.
• Perform quality checks (dates, batch numbers) and labeling tasks.
• Support production goals and maintain safe, efficient workflow.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety training

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Forklift experience

Job description

Founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been pushing the craft beer movement forward for more than three decades. Today, we're proud to be the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the United States, with a reputation built on innovation, quality, and a whole lot of passion for producing a great product. Deschutes continues to grow, with a footprint in all 50 states one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic portfolio's in the country. We've also partnered with brands including Patagonia Provisions, Boneyard Beer and PARTYBOMB, a new-to-world flavored malt beverage. From hop-forward classics to creative seasonal releases, award winning non-alcoholic beers to flavor forward malt beverages, we're driven by one simple goal: brew damn tasty beverages that bring people together. If you're looking to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about their craft -and know how to have fun along the way- Deschutes Brewery is a place where you can grow and make an impact.

Deschutes Brewery is currently hiring a full-time, day shift Packaging Machine Operator. This position works closely with other co-owners of the team to operate the packaging line, working to get our Damn Tasty beverages into kegs, cans and bottles. Duties include but are not limited to operating various pieces of automated equipment on the packaging line; quality control and checking for accuracy on things such as 'bottled on' dates, expiration dates, and batch numbers; changing bottle labels and various other tasks in a production environment. Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred but not required!

This is a full time, day shift position with a typical schedule of 5:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Thursday. Schedule may change based on business need.

Base wages when joining this team start at $18.36/hour for someone without experience and increase from there based on the previous experience you bring to the role. We also pay an additional night shift differential of $3.00/hour for all time worked between 6pm and 6am. This position offers a career path up to $28.60/hour for our employees who successfully complete our training program and hold several years of experience in this department. Additional opportunities for wage increases are also associated with cross-training, specialty licenses/certifications and promotional opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eagerness and ability to learn our specialty brewery equipment and machinery
• Focused attention on training for safety and standard operating procedures
• Experience in a team-based environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Previous manufacturing or production or forklift experience is preferred

Just some of the awesome perks of working for Deschutes Brewery:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k Match of 4%, vested immediately!
• 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week sick leave, and paid holidays
• "On Demand Pay" (get your money when you need it) available through DailyPay
• Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
• Pro deals with local companies
• Deschutes Brewery and Boneyard merchandise and food discounts
• Uniform stipend
• Keg discounts
• Free beer for employees 21 years and older
• Being part of one of the best (and award winning!) Breweries in Central Oregon