Packaging Operator I

Paycom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Packaging Operator I to join the Packaging Department. The team works 4 x 10-hour days (Mon-Thu) with occasional 5 x 8 on Mondays, handling canning and kegging lines. The role is hands-on, with the shift spent standing, and requires strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Must be 21+ with a commitment to safety and quality. You will lift and move 25 lb. cases and operate pallet jack or forklift (certification provided).

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• Constant commitment to safety and quality.
• Conscientious and team-oriented, with accountability.
• Able to work with teammates to complete tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in all tasks.
• Able to handle slow repetitive tasks and physically intense work.
• Able to stand for long shifts in hot, humid environments.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack finished cases, lifting, twisting, and carrying.
• Load packaging materials into equipment (cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs).
• Wash, fill, and band kegs.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Clear any conveyance jams during runs.
• Set up workstations before each run and clean during/after runs.
• Assist with changeovers on the canning line.
• Operate electric pallet jack and forklift (certification/training provided).

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Accountability

Physical stamina

Time management

Conscientiousness

Procedural discipline

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

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