Packaging Specialist

Schilling Cider House Llc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental

Paid continuing education

Paid holidays

Monthly beer/merch allowance

Monthly wellness and beer allowance

Job summary

Cerebral Brewing is seeking a Packaging Specialist to join our Aurora Arts location, with occasional shifts at Congress Park. You’ll package beer in cans, bottles, and kegs, operate the GEA Centrifuge and multiple lines, and maintain packaging equipment to ensure quality.

This role also includes cellar tasks, transfers, CIP/SIP, and dry-hopping as needed. We value a positive, hands-on mindset, at least 2 years of packaging experience, and the ability to work nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of packaging experience, preferably on a Wild Goose line.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot on the fly.
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality.
• Strong communication with brewery team; able to manage multiple processes.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Package beer in kegs, bottles, and cans while minimizing loss.
• Operate packaging lines: GEA Centrifuge, Wild Goose line, depal, and bottling lines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on packaging equipment.
• Maintain quality records and packaging material inventory.
• Collaborate with Warehouse to track supplies and coordinate SOPs.

Skills

Packaging experience

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Team communication

Night/weekend availability

Tools

GEA Centrifuge

Wild Goose canning line

HDP bottling line

Job description

Cerebral Brewing is looking to add a talented and motivated Packaging Specialist to our team to further the growth of our nationally recognized and award winning brand.The Packaging Specialist is responsible for the packaging of beer in all formats (cans, bottles and kegs) as well as associated maintenance on packaging equipment. This role will also entail cellaring tasks like transfers, CIP/SIP and dry-hopping. This position is for our Aurora Arts location but may require occasional shifts at our Congress Park location.

Responsibilities

• Packaging of brite and still beer in kegs, bottles, and cans while working to minimize loss and DO pickup
• Managing operation of GEA Centrifuge, Wild Goose 4 head canning line, Ska Depal and HDP 4 head bottling line.
• Perform (and document) all necessary preventative maintenance on packaging equipment
• Perform necessary repairs to canning line and related packaging equipment
• Cleaning of FVs, BTs, kegs and packaging equipment using industry best practices
• Perform cold side additions and yeast harvests/pitches
• Low-oxygen transfers, carbonation monitoring, and True-to-Brand assessment
• Coordinate with Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator to track packaging material inventory including can brites, ends, case trays, bottles and 4-pack holders
• Manage all quality related record keeping and compliance documentation
• Filling, emptying, and sampling barrels as needed for special projects
• Collaboration and creative ideation of new products and modification of existing projects
• Adhere to existing SOPs and contribute to the refinement and drafting of new SOPs

Qualifications

• We are a small team of dedicated beer professionals – a positive attitude is a must
• Minimum 2 years of relevant packaging experience (experience running a Wild Goose canning line is strongly preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to problem solve on the fly
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members throughout the brewery
• Availability to work nights and weekends if necessary
• Maintain and manage safe working practices, including chemical handling, use of PPE, etc

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move 55lb bags of grain and move 165lb kegs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel and climb ladders/stairs
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift and pallet jack (forklift training available)

Compensation and Benefits

• $22-25/hr – adjusted based on experience and performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Paid time off
• Majority health care, vision and dental coverage
• Paid continuing education
• Paid holidays
• Monthly take home beer/merch allowance
• Monthly health/wellness and beer allowance

The above-listed job requirements are not intended to be all-inclusive. Instead, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Cellar Lead may assign other job-related duties as necessary.

Cerebral Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and implements policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees.

We encourage BIPOC candidates to apply as well as those who feel that they may not have met all of our requirements. A good fit is not always in the details of the resume – please apply even if you don’t feel 100% qualified.

Industry Sectors: Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Date Posted: 8/20/2026

Job Title: Packaging Specialist

Company: Cerebral Brewing

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation/Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per Hour

Industry Sectors: Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Date Posted: 8/20/2026

Location: 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO, 80010