Packaging Operator

Boston Beer Company, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Packaging Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves receiving training in all aspects of the Packaging Department, ensuring quality checks, and maintaining cleanliness of the equipment. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing automated systems and performing essential operational tasks. The company offers a range of benefits, including healthcare from day one and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to contribute to an innovative team and enjoy a unique work culture, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program

Professional development & training

Free beer

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in high-speed manufacturing and forklift operation.
• Proficient in computer systems and mechanical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks and sanitation duties in the packaging area.
• Operate forklifts and assist in training and repairs.

Skills

High-speed CPG manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Computer systems proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Tools

Automated equipment

Foaming equipment

Job description

We are currently hiring a Packaging Operator in Breinigsville, PA.

As a Packaging Operator, you will receive training in all areas of the Packaging Department and become skilled in operating all equipment within your designated work area.

Night Shift: Either Sunday-Tuesday every other Saturday or Wednesday-Friday every other Saturday, 5:30 pm to 6 am.

What You'll Brew:

• Perform quality checks, testing, and complete paperwork as required.
• Conduct proper sanitation duties, involving the complete cleaning of all equipment within the facility.
• Utilize foaming equipment, hoses, brooms, shovels, brushes, scrapers, squeegees, and necessary chemicals for sanitation.
• Have a functional understanding of computer systems and automated equipment to input data as required.
• Communicate with coworkers through various channels, including face-to-face interactions, brewery phones, and radios.
• Work autonomously to perform operational, cleaning, inspection, and minor lubrication tasks as required.
• Follow manufacturing best practices implemented within the department, such as equipment center lining, visualization, and 6S. Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Operate forklifts as required.
• Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies in daily standard work to drive improvements in safety, quality, and overall line performance.
• Assist other operators and departments in training, repair work, and equipment operation as needed.
• Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot and cold room environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sometimes repeatedly.
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal, and grated surfaces.
• Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day.
• Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights, or on elevated platforms.
• Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection, and hard hat).
• Established dexterity to handle materials, operate equipment, and interface with computer systems with precision.
• Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may require sitting for prolonged periods and strong peripheral vision and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to production environments.
• Subject to loud and constant noise.
• Non-environmentally conditioned spaces that may lead to extreme hot and cold.
• The operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts, necessitating high situational awareness.
• Work overtime as needed, which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with high-speed CPG manufacturing.
• Forklift experience.
• Proficient with computer systems and automated equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to learn and accurately utilize company systems; operate computers and automated equipment and input data as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs repetitively throughout the shift.
• Be able to stand, twist, and bend as required for 90% of the work schedule.
• Work overtime as needed, which may require 12-hour days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

In accordance with pay transparency laws, the pay rate for this role if hired is $22.40 per hour.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent and reward, develop, and retain them.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k, and more, full-time Boston Beer coworkers have the following perks available:

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fertility/adoption support.
• Free financial coaching.
• Health & wellness program and discounts.
• Professional development & training.
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. To help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.