Packaging Operator - Full Time

fremontbrewing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounted ORCA pass

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Fremont Brewing Company in Seattle is seeking a full-time Packaging Operator for our Ballard production facility to operate and maintain canning, bottling, and kegging lines, ensuring consistent, high-quality packaging of our beer.

The ideal candidate will work in a safety-first team environment, perform preventive maintenance, QA/QC checks, and collaborate with brewing, cellar, and warehouse teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of brewery packaging experience.
• Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with brewing, cellar, and warehouse teams to meet production goals.
• Perform QA/QC checks and maintain cleanliness throughout packaging areas.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks.
• Understand packaging fundamentals and operate equipment.
• Perform other brewery-related duties as required.

Skills

Packaging experience

Packaging equipment knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Can filling equipment

Quality focus

SOP compliance

Multi-tasking

Learning mindset

Teamwork/Communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

Fremont Brewing Company is currently hiring for a full-time Packaging Operator located at our main production facility in Ballard.Fremont Brewing is a regional brewery focused on producing high quality beer. The primary responsibilities include operating and maintaining all packaging equipment including our canning, bottling, and kegging lines. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about beer and deeply cares about making and packaging the best beer possible.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Must be able to work within a team culture and safety-first environment
• Safely and efficiently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all packaging equipment
• Collaborate with brewing, cellar, and warehouse departments to ensure timely production and achieve brewery goals
• Maintain all quality standards and perform all QA/QC checks, with an eye towards constant improvement
• Maintain the utmost level of cleanliness throughout packaging hall and all equipment
• Understand the fundamentals of packaging and equipment operation
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform other similar brewery related duties as required

Required Skills / Experience:

• 1+ years of brewery (or other beverage) packaging experience
• Strong knowledge of packaging operations and equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to problem solve on the fly
• Strong preference for experience with rotary can fillers, case packing equipment, and palletizers/de-palletizers
• An obsessive dedication to quality and detail
• Ability to work safely and follow SOP
• High ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Desire to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Flexibility in scheduling.Position will require first, and second shifts.
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Strong communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time (up to 8-10 hours per day)
• Ability to move heavy materials (lifting to 50 lbs, moving up to 160 lbs)
• Climbing ladders
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts
• Routine pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, climbing, bending
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance
• Discounted ORCA pass
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Fremont Brewing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military status, or political ideology in any of its activities or operations.