Packaging Tech

Iron Heart Canning; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Heart Canning is seeking a Packaging Technician to oversee canning operations, troubleshoot issues, and perform line setup. You will work with the canning line, depalletizer, labeler, and nitrogen doser, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality output.

This role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work long shifts including overtime, and good communication with the Regional Manager and team. A HS diploma is required; nitrogen certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have nitrogen certifications and HS diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with canning equipment and packing lines preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform on-site repairs.
• Willingness to work long hours, overnight stays, and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and escalation.
• Canning line setup and cleaning.
• Machine repair and adjustments.
• Communicate run status and issues with customers.
• Lead team on daily canning runs and support peers as needed.

Skills

Advanced mechanical skills

Communication

Line operation

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Work ethic

Quick learner

Craft beverage knowledge

Education

Nitrogen certifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

1-2 years packing machine operator experience preferred

Tools

Canning line

Depalletizer

Labeler

Nitrogen doser

Job description

Description

The Packaging Technician is held to a high standard of canning. This tech can lead his team on canning runs daily with measurable success. They communicate with customers professionally while also understanding how to trouble shoot day-to-day issues. Basic seamer education allows them to make minor adjustments when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and escalation
• Understands minimizing dissolved oxygen under various conditions
• New SOP awareness and adherence
• Canning line setup and cleaning
• Machine repair
• Performs jobs unsupervised with a Tech I or II
• Seamer understanding and minor adjustments
• Communicates run and issues with customer
• Communicate with other employees and gives direction as needed
• Canning line maintenance days
• Previous duties as needed

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced mechanical skills: Equipment doesn't always work as it should. As a Packaging Tech, you'll often need to independently troubleshoot issues and make on-site adjustments/repairs.
• Communication/feedback to Regional Manager and employees
• Ability to operate canning line, depalletizer, labeler, nitrogen doser
• Physically Demands: Mobile canning requires strength, coordination, and endurance. You'll need to pull 150-lb. pallets of cans, push the 800-lb. canning line into place (it is on wheels), stay on your feet for lengthy 8-12-hour shifts, and perform other physical tasks as required.
• Flexible Schedule: Every week is different, depending on the breweries scheduled. Long hours and overnight stays are common.
• Hardworking: Pride in your work, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are all essential.
• Quick Learner: There is a lot to learn as our procedures and processes are always improving.
• Craft product Knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a big plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beverages.

Education and Experience:

• Nitrogen certifications required
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-year college degree preferred but not required
• One/two years of packing machine operator experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at job sites including loud noise, high and low temperatures and small working areas. Physical demands:

• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 800 pounds on wheels
• Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations