Packaging Operator, San Diego-1

Athletic Brewing Co.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Athletic Brewing Co. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Packaging Operator I to help efficiently package beer into cans or kegs, following standard operating procedures and supporting continuous improvements.

You will work on the 1st or 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, with an hourly rate of $23 plus opportunities for performance bonuses. The role includes benefits such as health, vision, dental, life, and a 401(k) with company match, plus paid parental leave and volunteering days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package product into cans or kegs following SOPs and adjust production as needed.
• Operate machine stations: start/stop, setup, date code changes, tray placement, glue application, and packaging into machinery.
• Shadow Operator 2+ to monitor packaging line operations.
• Trainable in basic forklift operations.
• Communicate status updates to management and packaging team.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Last Updated: 06/2026

At Athletic Brewing, we are on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry, and we are doing it with a team of doers. We move quickly, we hold a high bar, and we reward performance. We are a company of hard workers and dedicated professionals who take ownership, drive results, and want their impact to be visible.

We believe in merit, accountability, and earning opportunities through contribution. High performers grow here. If you are motivated by building, improving, and winning as a team, you will thrive at Athletic.

Through our products and our people, we believe we can positively impact health, activity, and opportunity in our communities. We actively seek representation from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Description

Packaging Operator I

Last Updated: 06/2026

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At Athletic Brewing, we are on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry, and we are doing it with a team of doers. We move quickly, we hold a high bar, and we reward performance. We are a company of hard workers and dedicated professionals who take ownership, drive results, and want their impact to be visible.

We believe in merit, accountability, and earning opportunities through contribution. High performers grow here. If you are motivated by building, improving, and winning as a team, you will thrive at Athletic.

Through our products and our people, we believe we can positively impact health, activity, and opportunity in our communities. We actively seek representation from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Responsibilities

• Basic ability to package product into cans or kegs following all standard operating procedures, while also being able to complete production adjustments based on the changing needs of the business.


• Able to master basic operations of each machine station including starting and stopping machines, station setup, how to change a date code, proper placement of trays, where to put glue in, and packaging into machinery.


• Monitor basic operations of packaging line machinery by shadowing Operator 2+


• Able to be trained to perform basic forklift operations


• Communicate with management and other packaging team members on the status of packaging.


• Collect and submit pallet tags for cans, lids, and other packaging materials.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following OSHA and GMPs.


• Familiarize with product and attend sensory pannels/off flavor training.


• Basic ability to navigate Netsuite - builds pallet. print pallet tags, etc.


• Fills out daily packaging forms to update daily logs for CIPs, Cleaning, Downtime, etc.


• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Desired Experience/ Traits

• Personal curiosity in improving skills.


• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, listening, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills.


• Honest, Dependable, high integrity, team player, and passionate.

Skills And Experience

• Previous manufacturing experience a plus.


• Previous forklift experience preferred.


• Basic computer skills - Word, Excel, email, NetSuite a plus.


• High school diploma or GED required.

Job Details

• Location: San Diego, CA


• Schedule: Monday - Friday - 1st or 2nd shift, subject to change


• Salary: Commensurate with experience - Base salary and opportunities for performance bonuses. Hourly Rate $23/hr


• Benefits: Company Paid health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave


• Community Program/Professional Development: In addition to Vacation and Sick Leave, all team members receive 12 paid days per year to dedicate to volunteering or professional development activities.


• We value internal mobility and team equity


• We are an equal opportunity employer – we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community.


• We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 55 pounds without assistance. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.