Packaging Operator I

Half Acre Beer Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Half Acre Beer Company's Packaging Department seeks motivated individuals to join the team. This entry-level Packaging Operator I role involves working on our canning and kegging lines across 4 x 10-hour shifts, typically Monday-Thursday, with occasional 5x8 on Fridays.

The job is physical and hands-on, requiring constant safety and quality focus, excellent communication, and teamwork as you stage, load, wash, fill, and perform changeovers.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Entry-level packaging position in a craft brewery.
• Must have a safety and quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and stacking finished cases including lifting, twisting and carrying.
• Loading packaging materials into equipment (cans, lids, trays, cartons).
• Washing, filling, and banding kegs.
• Assisting with operation and maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Clearing conveyance jams during packaging runs.
• Setting up workstations before each run.
• Cleaning workstations during and after each run.
• Assisting with changeovers on the canning line.
• Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification/training provided).

Skills

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Lift heavy items

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL 60625

Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4 x 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (an occasional 5 x 8 hour Monday-Friday week as needed), and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team. Packaging is a crucial step in the beer-making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing. Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset. Packaging Operator I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department. This position reports to the Packaging Manager.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying
• Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)
• Washing, filling, and banding kegs
• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment
• Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs
• Setting up workstations before each run
• Cleaning up workstations during and after each run
• Assisting with changeovers on the canning line
• Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)

Qualifications REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must be 21+ years old
• First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality
• Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own
• Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks
• Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do
• Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work
• Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE

• Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs
• Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching
• Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods