Packaging Operator Second Shift

Boulevard Brewing Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus

Medical/dental

401k

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, MO is seeking an operator for our packaging lines. You will run the can, keg, and bottle lines, perform CIP, and support changeovers to ensure efficient production.

Requirements include an eye for detail, ability to work autonomously and in a team, and the stamina to lift 40 lbs repeatedly. Overtime may be required and safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• An eye for detail.
• Comfortable with autonomous and repetitive work.
• Ability to continuously lift 40 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability learn basic packaging machinery operation/maintenance.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated canning, keg, and bottle line production machinery.
• Assist and/or perform repacking and shipping/receiving duties.
• Perform CIP on can, keg, and bottle lines.
• Ensure work areas are clean and organized; follow safety policies.
• Notify packaging lead/manager of maintenance or material issues.
• Support changeovers and startup/shutdown of packaging lines.

Skills

Eye for detail

Autonomy

Mechanical aptitude

Packaging machinery operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

SUMMARY

Participate in a team-driven dynamic that values honesty, patience, respect and knowledge sharing. Startup, operate, shutdown, sanitize, changeover Packaging Production equipment in accordance with the Daily Production Schedule. Adhere to all quality procedures to ensure product is "Right the First Time" to maximize barrels per labor hour, minimize re-work cost loss, ensure no upstream or downstream production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to our customers; both internal and external. Shift hours 230PM-1100PM.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in areas of packaging/warehouse duties in accordance with departmental duties and policies to ensure the quality of company products by performing the following duties and possessing the requirements

Primary focus is on operation of automated canning line production machinery. Secondary focus on keg line machinery operation and bottle line machinery operation.

Assist and/or perform in the repacking of product

Assist and/or perform in all shipping and receiving duties as necessary

Keep all work areas clean and organized

Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on the can line, keg line, and bottle line.

Adhere to all company safety policies

Assure that you are not attempting to operate equipment on which you are not properly trained

Running packaging equipment including setup changeover and shutdown

Assure equipment is well maintained and functioning properly

Perform operator-level maintenance on equipment

Notify the packaging lead of maintenance requirements above operator level

Confirm that all machines are locked out and tagged out when being serviced

Responsible for notifying the packaging manager if anybody is acting in an unsafe manner

Perform periodic visual checks to assure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist

Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notify the packaging lead or packaging manager of the issue

All operators must be present and ready to perform their duties by the scheduled time and available to work a minimum of 2 hours overtime if required

All breaks must be approved by the packaging lead

Inform the packaging lead if the proper materials are not available so production is not interrupted

Make sure your work area is cleaned and maintained so required production can proceed

Notify packaging manager of any maintenance issues with the equipment

Notify the packaging manager if any items need to be reordered

Notify the packaging manager of any issues with other employees immediately

Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

An eye for detail

Comfortable with autonomous and repetitive work

Ability to continuously lift 40 lbs.

Ability to perform changeovers on bottling line, 750 ml bottling line, can line and keg line (will train)

Work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic and acid

Must be able to work flexible schedule when necessary

Work with integrity and work ethically

Mechanically inclined/the ability to learn basic packaging machinery operation/maintenance/troubleshooting

Self-motivation and ability to work independently and with limited direction

Ability to collaborate and work well with management, peers and across functions

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lift, push and pull a minimum of 50lbs repeatedly

Standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, stacking, & overhead reaching

Some use of stairs or step stools

Excellent hand-eye coordination