PACKAGING OPERATOR MECHANIC 1

RPMGlobal; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 24,907 - 38,476; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 10% match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Onsite medical clinic

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River, NC, is seeking a Packaging Operator Mechanic to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-speed packaging lines on the 2nd shift. You will work with Quality, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to meet daily production goals while upholding food-safety standards.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, hands-on mechanical aptitude, and the ability to train others. Competitive hourly pay and benefits support career growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production, industrial, or mechanical setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivation with initiative to perform tasks.
• Willingness to learn quickly and read technical material.
• Familiarity with PLCs or automated control systems.
• Understanding of brewery processes and high-speed packaging lines.
• Proficiency with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, inspect, lubricate, and changeover packaging equipment.
• Respond to equipment issues and perform maintenance tasks.
• Participate in shift carryover meetings and support training.
• Read and understand P&IDs, SOPs, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate across departments to meet production needs.
• Support SOP development and teach processes to teammates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Learning on the job

Education

Technical studies or training in packaging/mechanical engineering

Tools

Hand tools proficiency

PLC familiarity

Job description

Overview

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that\'s in full force today. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Packaging Operator Mechanic will work at an advanced level within a team to operate, clean, inspect, lubricate, changeover and perform maintenance tasks on packaging equipment. They must respond to equipment issues, which may be complex, as they occur. The Packaging Operator Mechanic is expected to participate in shift carryover meetings. This role works closely with our Quality, Maintenance and Warehouse Teams as well as the Packaging Lead to ensure daily and weekly tasks are completed on-time and within our standard operating procedures. Key customers of this position include the Packaging Supervisors and Operator Mechanics. They will also support training fellow operators on production processes and equipment. They are responsible for working effectively within a team to meet production demands while maintaining a safe work environment and producing a quality product. Key customers of this position include the Packaging Supervisors, Operators and fellow Operator Mechanics.

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $18.08 to $27.93 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

Please note: We are accepting applications for 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:30am) plus 7% shift differential

What You Will Do

• Performs all routine work for their work area (bottle line, can line, keg line, variety pack line), such as start-ups, shut-downs, changeovers, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning
• Cleans production equipment, work areas, or other parts of the facility to maintain food plant sanitation standards
• Conducts and completes PMs or corrective work orders and address issues as they arise for repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, interacts with maintenance technicians, engineers, and/or OEM technical support
• Performs advanced equipment inspections, in-depth troubleshooting, high-level adjustments, complex repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Works cross-functionally across departments as needed, including but not limited to: Warehouse – to stage material, move material, support keg line, Quality – to perform quality checks on production samples, and respond to supplier-related concerns, Brewing – for tank releases, line push-outs, and Brewery Support – for housekeeping and recycling programs
• Works alongside Maintenance Technicians during times of planned downtime for cross training and technical training.
• Promotes information sharing, supports SOP development, and teaches technical processes in their area of expertise to fellow team members.
• Reads and understands P&IDs, SOPs, technical drawings, equipment cut sheets, and manufacturer-provided documentation
• Identifies and recommends solutions for improvements to equipment SOPs, PMs and operational best practices.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

What You Will Need

• 1 year Experience in a production, industrial, or mechanical setting required or
• Technical studies or training related to the role such as: production or packaging science, mechanical systems, engineering, mechatronics, machining, and electronics required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams, and a continuous drive for results are essential
• Must have the ability to appropriately and accurately relay packaging related information for teaching others and for pass downs
• Must be self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative to perform tasks beyond assignment-specific duties
• The ability to grasp technical material quickly is essential
• Must understand equipment automation functions and be familiar with PLCs or other automated control systems
• Has an advanced understanding of brewery processes and operating equipment on a high-speed packaging line
• Can proficiently use hand tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, sockets/wrenches, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and eye for package quality is essential
• Ability to learn on-the-job

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2230

This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer