Packaging Operator

Tilray Brands, Inc.; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Free beer

Brewery KPI bonus

Job summary

Tilray Brands, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator for Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue, NY. This entry-level role supports high-speed beverage production, performs quality checks, and participates in cleaning and maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, has a passion for craft beer, and can work flexible hours including overtime. We value reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school GED or higher education.
• Previous manufacturing experience in food and/or beverage preferred.
• Knowledge and a passion for craft beer.
• Enjoys working with others in a teamwork-heavy environment.
• Self-directed attitude with minimal supervision.
• Good mechanical aptitude and basic tool troubleshooting.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• May require overtime, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed beverage production equipment (fillers, packers, labelers, depalletizers, palletizers).
• Perform quality checks during production runs.
• Clean department daily and weekly.
• Handle materials including raw materials, chemicals, packaging, and finished goods.
• Identify damaged products and take corrective action.
• Assist with changeovers and flavor changes as per schedule.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to keep equipment running.
• Maintain records of downtime and machine operations.
• Follow SOPs and safety guidelines; HACCP & Food Safety compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and positive work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Mechanical aptitude

Urgency under production pressure

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Tilray Brands, Inc.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

Packaging Operator – Blue Point Brewing Company

Patchogue, NY

About Tilray Beer

Tilray Beer, a division of Tilray Brands Inc., is seeking personable, reliable, organized, and driven lovers of the good life to work with beloved craft brews in several of its key markets. Our ambition is to reinvigorate the craft beer sector, becoming the fastest growing craft beer suppliers in the U.S. To achieve this, we need the very best talent on our team. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you are a self-starter who knows how to work and play hard, and you have an unwavering passion for independent, craft beer; grab your kayak and hop in the river with us!

Blue Point Brewing Company

Here at Blue Point, we care about the important stuff. Our team is inspired by the spirit of Long Island and the people in our community. Our priority is brewing beer, but it’s just as important to us that we have deep local roots, take care of our environment, and create a space that our employees enjoy coming into day-in and day-out, just like we do for our customers. We celebrate bringing friends and families together over beer and food at our pubs, supporting local art and music at our festivals and on our stages, and partnering with businesses in our backyard. We look for people who are original, gritty, hardworking, and take pride in supporting who and what’s around them. And of course, people who like to have fun (it is beer after all). Plain and simple, we brew beer we want to drink, and we hire people we want to work with. We hope that you can be part of the Blue Point Family!

Job Summary

Blue Point is looking to hire Packaging Operators to join our team! This is an entry-level manufacturing position that requires operating equipment in a fast-paced environment. Culture is the foundation of our company. Our ideal candidate will embody the motto “work hard, play hard.” We are an active, competitive, fun-loving group… we have diverse backgrounds and interests, but our love for beer and the shenanigans that go with it bring us together.

We Are Looking To Hire

• One 2nd shift Packaging Operator, who will work 9AM-7PM Monday-Thursday. 6% Shift Differential for hours worked between 10 PM – 6AM.
• Shift hours are subject to change based on business need
• Initial training will take place during day shift (7am – 3pm, Monday-Friday).

Responsibilities

• Operation of equipment centers in high-speed beverage manufacturing (fillers, packers, labelers, depalletizers, palletizers). Willingness to cross-train in other areas/departments as needed.
• Performing quality checks throughout production runs.
• Perform daily & weekly cleaning throughout the department.
• Material handling including raw materials, chemicals, packaging, and finished goods.
• Spot and remove damaged products or supplies, as needed.
• Responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers as per packaging schedule.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently. Usage of reaction plans to address issues.
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations.
• Consistent use of SOP’s to perform tasks the prescribed way
• Strict adherence to safety guidelines.
• Follows HACCP & Food Safety Guidelines.
• Own problem identification, actively participant in root cause analysis
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Maintain a positive attitude and work ethic to promote a healthy and safe working environment.

Qualifications

• High school GED or higher education.
• Previous manufacturing experience in food and/or beverage industry preferred.
• Knowledge and a passion for craft beer.
• Enjoys working with others in a teamwork-heavy environment
• Self-directed attitude – someone who enjoys staying busy, is comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and can operate at a high level with minimal supervision
• Great sense of urgency when reaction to production issues
• Good mechanical aptitude - Comfortable with basic hand-tools and troubleshooting equipment
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, and/or weekends.
• May be required to work rotating shifts.
• Must be 21-years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk on production floor for duration of shift. This may include stooping, crawling, and crouching over/under equipment.
• Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the duration of shift.
• Ability to push/pull items weighing up to 100 pounds frequently throughout the duration of shift.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $20-23/hour DOE
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• Brewery KPI bonus
• 401k with employer match
• Paid company holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Beer

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Tilray does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilray or any of its subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, will be considered Tilray Brands, Inc. property. Tilray will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.