Packaging Operator (Milton Brewery - FT Reg)

Boston Beer Corporation; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program and discount

Professional development & training

Free beer!

Job summary

The Boston Beer Corporation is seeking a Full Time Packaging Operator at Milton Brewery. The role covers 1st and 2nd shifts (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) with a rotating schedule.

You will operate packaging lines, perform quality checks, log data, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Lifting up to 50 lbs, standing up to 11 hours, and wearing PPE are required. Benefits include healthcare, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• 1+ year machine operation in production.
• Mechanical and/or electrical skills.
• Ability to learn company systems and enter data accurately.
• Able to work weekends/holidays.
• Lift up to 50 lb; stand/walk 11 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Clean and sanitize production areas and equipment.
• Enter production data into computer systems.
• Support training and repairs as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Electrical skills

Computer system proficiency

Shift flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Full Time Packaging Operator in Milton Brewery. The shift rotates between 1st and 2nd shift - 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm. You will spend 6 months on one shift then 6 months on the other.

What You'll Brew

• Operate packaging equipment and machinery safely and efficiently, including fillers, labelers, box makers, and packers.
• Perform quality checks and testing and complete required documentation.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and packaging areas using designated cleaning tools and chemicals.
• Operate computer systems and automated equipment and enter required production data.
• Perform operational, cleaning, inspection, and minor lubrication tasks independently.
• Follow manufacturing best practices, including equipment center lining, visualization, and 6S, and recommend process improvements.
• Operate forklifts as required and use lean manufacturing methods to improve safety, quality, and line performance.
• Assist coworkers and other departments with training, equipment operation, and repair work as needed.
• Work in a production environment with loud noise, temperature extremes, production equipment, and forklift traffic while maintaining situational awareness.
• Work rotating shifts and overtime as needed, including days up to 12 hours, weekends, and holidays.

What Ingredients You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operation experience in a production environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical skills or experience.
• Proficiency with computer systems and automated equipment, including the ability to learn company systems and accurately enter data.
• Ability to support assigned shifts, weekends, and holiday schedules as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes repeatedly.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods, up to 11 hours per day, on concrete, metal, and grated surfaces.
• Ability to perform work that may involve crouching, stepping over obstacles, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching overhead repeatedly.
• Ability to climb stairs and work from heights or elevated platforms as required.
• Ability to wear assigned personal protective equipment and, for certain roles, use a respirator and pass the associated fit test.
• Ability to pass the pre-employment physical examination required for production roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bottling line or high-speed filling operation experience.

Level: 9IC

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $22.40 - $25.50 per hour. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location.

Some Perks

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

The Boston Beer Company may use AI-enabled tools to assist with identifying qualified candidates and streamline recruiting operations. These tools help us improve efficiency and consistency. All hiring decisions are made thoughtfully by recruiters and hiring teams. We regularly evaluate our processes to promote fairness, reduce bias, and comply with applicable laws.

To ensure the integrity of the evaluation, please refrain from using AI-generated enhancements during your phone and virtual interviews. If we discover that you have used such enhancements without authorization or prior disclosure, you may be disqualified from the hiring process. External AI tools may not be used to transcribe or record the interview at any time. This ensures your privacy, and Boston Beer's confidential information are protected.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.