Packaging Operator – Brewery Production

Barrel One Collective; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrel One Collective in Windsor, VT is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our brewery production team. You will operate and maintain packaging equipment, help package beer, and ensure products meet our quality and safety standards.

We're looking for someone with a hands-on mindset, mechanical aptitude, and a collaborative approach. Prior brewery experience helps but isn't required; manufacturing or packaging experience and a passion for beer are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Mechanical or technical aptitude and curiosity about equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and solve problems.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or packaging is a plus.
• Interest in craft beer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewery packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist packaging to meet daily production and quality goals.
• Monitor equipment and adjust machines during runs.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Record production logs and documentation accurately.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized production area.
• Collaborate with brewing, quality, warehouse and other teams.
• Assist with changeovers, startup, shutdown, and cleaning.
• Identify ways to improve safety, quality, efficiency.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

Barrel One Collective | Windsor, Vermont
Full-Time | Production / Manufacturing

About Barrel One Collective

Barrel One Collective is a family of established New England beer brands and hospitality businesses, including Harpoon Brewery and Long Trail Brewing Company. We make and sell great beer, create memorable experiences, and bring iconic New England brands together to help them grow and thrive.

At our Windsor, Vermont brewery, our production team is responsible for making, packaging, and preparing our beer to head out into the world. We take pride in doing things the right way, working safely, and supporting the people around us.

About the Packaging Operator Role

We're looking for a Packaging Operator to join our brewery production team in Windsor, VT.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing role for someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems, staying active, and being part of a team. You'll help operate and maintain our packaging equipment while making sure every product leaving the brewery meets our standards for quality, consistency, and safety.

Previous brewery experience is great, but it isn't everything. If you have experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, machine operation, mechanical work, food and beverage production, or another hands‑on environment, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Operate brewery packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Help package beer while meeting daily production and quality goals.
• Monitor equipment and make routine machine adjustments throughout the production run.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and respond quickly to product quality or equipment issues.
• Complete production records, logs, and other required documentation accurately.
• Follow brewery safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area.
• Work closely with brewing, quality, warehouse, and other production team members.
• Help with changeovers, startup, shutdown, and cleaning of packaging equipment.
• Look for ways to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and the way we work.
• Be a positive, dependable teammate who is willing to jump in where needed.

What We're Looking For

You don't need to know everything about beer on day one. We're looking for someone who brings:

• A strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Mechanical or technical aptitude and an interest in learning how equipment works.
• The ability to work safely in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and solve problems.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, production, machine operation, maintenance, or food and beverage production is a plus.
• An interest in craft beer and the brewing industry is a plus.

Why Join Barrel One Collective?

You'll be joining a team that makes some of New England's most recognized beers while working at an established brewery right here in Windsor.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to learn and grow, and-of course-some pretty good beer perks. More importantly, we want to be a place where people can do good work, be themselves, speak up, learn, and build a career.

At Barrel One Collective, we value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If this role sounds interesting but you don't check every box.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a brewery job in Windsor, Vermont and enjoy hands‑on work, production equipment, problem‑solving, and being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.