Packaging Tech

Blake's Beverage Co.; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake's Beverage Co. is seeking a Production Technician to support daily packaging of hard cider into bottles, cans, and keg packages. You will operate packaging machinery, maintain clean areas, and ensure safety for yourself and colleagues throughout the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work nights and weekends. Team collaboration and efficient workload management are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Production line experience; beverage/canning knowledge preferred.
• Positive attitude with urgency and reliability.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety standards and regulations.
• Able to stand for the full shift; able to work nights/weekends.
• Collaborates well with team and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead daily packaging of liquids into bottles, cans and keg packages.
• Operate packaging machinery and ensure clean, sanitary work areas.
• Follow SOPs and log operations and materials daily.
• Maintain inventory records and report shortages or issues.
• Keep workspaces organized and tools in good condition.
• Ensure finished products are stored correctly and logged.
• Communicate production needs and quality concerns to the team.
• Adhere to safety procedures for self and peers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Description

The Production Technician's primary responsibilities will be supporting and leading the daily packaging of liquid (hard cider) into bottles, cans and keg packages, operating packaging machinery, and the cleaning and sanitation of the packaging areas and machinery. Additionally, the position will be responsible for their own safety, ensuring the safety of their peers, and working closely with all production departments to ensure the highest product quality.

Essential Responsibilities

The following list of essential duties for the Production Technician is required to perform other duties as directed by management.

• Learn, understand and packaging operations according to the process instructions and/or standard operation procedures (SOP's)
• Help-out as needed in all other parts of the BHC production building (Team Player)
• Keep the packaging areas and workspaces clean and organized
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials by using them to their designed intent
• Ensure finished product is safely and neatly stored in its appropriate area, and logged accurately each day
• Count and log all consumed packaging materials, destroyed materials, and defective (failed quality) goods each day
• Complete all paperwork associated with each duty to 100% accuracy
• Communicate to the production team any inventory shortages or other potential issues that may occur
• Maintain a positive attitude and act in accordance with BHC company goals
• Make a positive contribution to the team through attitude, ideas, and work ethic
• Always conduct ones-self in a professional and cooperative manner
• Ensure that your time is being used efficiently and effectively every day
• Meeting or exceeding production volume goals as established by management

Requirements

Education, Skills and Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Extremely high level of attention to detail
• Experience working on a production line, beverage/canning knowledge preferred
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ongoing sense of urgency
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent understanding of the principles of BHC production
• Proven ability to work well with others
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong overall understanding of safety procedures, regulations and requirements
• Must be able to remain on your feet for an entire shift