PACKAGING OPERATOR TECHNICIAN 1 - 2nd Shift

RPMGlobal; Idaho; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Packaging Operator Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining production quality and safety. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. You'll operate high-speed packaging equipment, perform routine inspections, and ensure compliance with safety standards. With competitive hourly pay and generous benefits, this role is perfect for someone looking to make an impact in the food and beverage industry. If you're detail-oriented and ready to take on new challenges, we want you on our team!

Benefits

401(k) company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid sick leave

Generous paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in consumer-packaged goods manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment on production lines.
• Conduct quality control checks and communicate effectively with teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Hand Tool Usage

Forklift Operation

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

PACKAGING OPERATOR TECHNICIAN 1 - 2nd Shift Employment Type Full Time Position Location CA Chico ID 6212

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. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. 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 Technician 1 operates, cleans, inspects, lubricates, changes over and performs minor maintenance tasks on packaging equipment. Reporting to the Packaging Supervisor, this role is responsible for working effectively to meet production demands while maintaining a safe work environment and producing a quality product.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.50 to $23.95 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.

What You Will Do

• Operates dry side equipment on a high-speed bottling, canning, racking, and repack lines; follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and completes documentation via check sheets
• Performs routine inspections, basic troubleshooting, minor adjustments, light-duty maintenance of equipment; assists maintenance personnel with other repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs) when needed
• Cleans production areas, equipment, work areas, or other parts of the facility to maintain plant food sanitation standards
• Operates industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts in order to unload, load, and/or transport packaging materials, raw materials and finished product
• Conducts process quality control checks
• Communicates packaging related information to other teams effectively
• Assists in the keg prep area by sorting, completing valve rebuilding, and loading of kegs
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
  
• This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Please Apply if You Have

• Previous experience in a consumer-packaged goods manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to take ownership and initiative to perform tasks beyond assignment-specific duties
• Understanding of how to use basic hand tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, sockets/wrenches, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and eye for package quality
• Ability to learn on-the-job
• Forklift Certification upon hire preferred
• Forklift Certification within 180 Days required
  

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Candidate must be able to work 2nd shift (1 PM - 9:30 PM)

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=2497

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Pacific Time on May 8th, 2025**

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer