Packaging Operator

Boulevard Brewing Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Packaging Line Operator to safely run bottling, canning, and keg lines and keep the packaging areas clean and organized. You will work with a team to move finished beer into containers while following quality procedures to ensure the product is right the first time.

The role requires adherence to safety standards and SOPs, ability to perform CIP, and flexibility to cover shifts when needed.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Forklift certification/certificate required (will train)
• Experience with cleaning chemicals, including caustic and acids (hazardous)
• Ability to perform bottling line changeovers (will train)
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Be present and ready to start on time
• Work ethically and with integrity

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment for bottling, canning, keg line production and product packaging.
• Assist in shipping and receiving duties as necessary.
• Clean and organize packaging areas to maintain a safe workspace.
• Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on bottling, keg and can lines.
• Adhere to safety standards, SOPs and company policies.
• Notify packaging lead/manager of materials shortages to avoid production delays.
• Assist in equipment maintenance checks and routine upkeep.
• Escalate maintenance or safety issues beyond operator scope.
• Support the packaging lead to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift certificate

Cleaning chemicals

Hazardous materials

Bottling line changes

Flexible schedule

Punctual

Integrity

Job description

Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

Summary

The Packaging Line Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the packaging equipment, as well as the cleanliness and organization of the areas of the production floor that packaging occupies. Successful Packaging Line Operators work with a team to transfer finished beer into cans, bottles, and/or kegs, while adhering to quality procedures to ensure product is “Right the First Time”. Packaging Line Operators maximize barrels per labor hours, minimize re-work costs, eliminate production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to internal and external customers.

Hours will typically be 7am - 3:30pm approximately, but overtime may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of packaging equipment, including bottling, canning, and keg line production, and product packaging
• Assist in shipping and receiving duties as necessary
• Clean and organize packaging areas
• Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on the bottling line, keg line, and can line
• Adhere to safety standards, SOPs and company policies, including lockout tagout when machines are serviced
• Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment requirements
• Perform setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment
• Assure equipment is well maintained, functioning properly and perform operator-level maintenance on equipment
• Perform periodic visual checks to assure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist
• Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notify the packaging lead or manager of the issue
• Assist in the repacking of product
• Communicate with the packaging lead or manager if the proper materials are not available or need to be reordered, so production is not interrupted
• Communicate with the packaging lead or manager when there are maintenance or safety issues beyond an operators skill level
• Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

Knowledge, Experience And Abilities Required

• Attention to detail
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift driver certificate (will train)
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic, acid and other hazardous materialsAbility to perform changeovers on bottling line (will train)
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary
• Ability to be present and ready to perform job duties by the scheduled start time – without the full team assembled, work cannot begin, and many are left waiting for a few
• Work ethically and with integrity

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of bottle line operations