Packaging Operator

Karl Strauss Brewing Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Rewards & recognition program

Accrued vacation time and paid holidays

Beer, food, and merchandise discounts

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Karl Strauss Brewing Company in San Diego, CA is seeking diligent team members to operate canning and bottling lines, ensuring the quality and maintenance of the equipment. We value innovative spirits dedicated to the craft beer industry.

The role requires a High School diploma, with 1-2 years of relevant experience and a flexible schedule to accommodate seasonal demands. Join a supportive team that strives to make people happy with every beer.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a production or packaging facility.
• Valid California driver's license and insurability.
• Flexible schedule for seasonal production demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate canning and bottling lines following policies.
• Perform maintenance of equipment and packaging areas.
• Sanitize beer lines and ensure packaging readiness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow directions

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Brewery - San Diego, CA 92109

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Join Our Team

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is San Diego’s first craft brewery. As the OG of the craft beer scene, we continue to carry the innovative spirit that helped shape the industry.

We’re looking for passionate team members who want to help drive the future of craft beer.

Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we treat them that way. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued.

We’re not just looking to fill positions. We’re looking for teammates.

Our Purpose & Vision

• Purpose: Making people happy, one Karl Strauss beer at a time
• Vision: To be the most loved craft brewery from San Diego
• Core Values: K.A.R.L. – Kare for each other, our community, and the environment; Authentic relationships built on trust and integrity; Respect, share, and enjoy our craft; Learn, improve, and grow

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Rewards & recognition program
• Accrued vacation time and paid holidays
• Beer, food, and merchandise discounts
• Pet insurance discount…and more!

Essential Functions & Duties

• Operates all aspects of Wild Goose canning line: filling, CIP, troubleshooting, & maintenance a big plus.
• Operates the main brewery’s bottling and kegging line(s) following all established policies and procedures.
• Performs daily clean-up and maintenance of the equipment and floors in the packaging and warehouse areas.
• Monitors cleaning cycles for proper concentration, pressures, and efficiency.
• Analyzes the brewery and packaging equipment, components, raw materials, and end products communicating recommendations for change accordingly.
• Hooks up correct bright tanks aseptically; isolates brands to result in minimal losses.
• Keeps the line running in an efficient manner; minimizing lost production time.
• Using the forklift, unloads empty cooperage or other loads as requested.
• Coordinates with the Warehouse Manager regarding the prompt storage of finished goods and delivery of empty kegs to the kegging area.
• Sanitizes the beer lines and ensures the packaging equipment is ready for the next day’s production.
• Maintains and rebuilds cooperage as needed.
• Complies with all safety and health regulations.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience working in a production or packaging facility, or with filling, labeling, and crowing equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment repairs and trouble shooting.
• Must maintain a valid California driver’s license and be insurable on the Company’s automobile insurance policy.
• Ability to follow directions, read maps, and ask for assistance when necessary.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate for seasonal production demands.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Demands

Heavy work - Employee typically shares workstation with others in similar positions. Time spent conducting sedentary work is less than 25%. Requires walking, standing, and/or driving for more than 75% of the workday. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

E-Verify Participation

Karl Strauss participates in E-Verify. Click to view: Notice of E-Verify Participation or Right to Work Notice