Packaging Technician

Ska Brewing Company; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Discounted ski passes

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ska Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a hands-on Bottling/Packaging Worker to keep our craft brews flowing from can to keg. This fast-paced, physical role involves operating bottling, canning and kegging lines, building boxes, and supporting warehouse tasks with a focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate is 21+, with a HS diploma, able to lift 35 pounds repeatedly and handle 165 lb kegs, and capable of working different shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old (implicit safety/shift policies).
• Able to lift 35 pounds repeatedly and handle 165 lb. kegs.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks.
• Willing to work various shifts, including weekends and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate bottling, canning and kegging machines.
• Build boxes for cans, mixed cases, and storage.
• Clean and organize workspace and equipment.
• Load/unload canning components on filling line.
• Move pallets of finished product and perform light forklift tasks.
• Perform routine maintenance and follow CIP standards.
• Wrap pallets and assist with warehouse operations.

Skills

Stamina

Team player

Mechanical ability

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports To

Packaging Manager

About Us

It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where we work hard and play harder. Our community-minded organization does all it can to give back to the town we love.

About the Job

In this position, you will be responsible for keeping each of our distinct craft brews flowing into cans, bottles and kegs while taking care of our world-famous barley pop. This is a fast-paced, repetitive, physically demanding position that will require availability during a variety of shifts and occasional extended hours.

Wage Range $17.00-20.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Operate all bottling, canning and kegging machines
• Build boxes for cans, mixed cases, and storage
• Continued focus on cleaning and organizing
• Loading/unloading of Canning components on the filling line
• Building, unloading, and moving pallets of kegs, cans and bottles of finished product
• Routine maintenance tasks
• Compliance with CIP standards
• Light fork-lift work
• Wrap pallets
• Assist with warehouse operations as necessary such as cleaning, organizing, etc.

Non-Routine Responsibilities

• Assist cellar in daily operations
• Assist brewhouse in daily operations
• Assist lab in daily operations
• Assist Warehouse in daily operations
• Helping with snow removal as needed

Our Ideal Candidate

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Has a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds, and maneuver 165 lb. kegs, repeatedly
• Must be comfortable working on their feet, reaching over shoulders, twisting, turning, and squatting for over eight hours at a time
• Works safely with chemicals of varying composition
• Has the ability to follow directions and multi-task; can shift gears quickly to new tasks
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Has strong mechanical ability with problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Can work all shifts, additional hours and weekends as necessary
• Has reliable transportation and is able to consistently arrive at work on time

Ska Bennies

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
• Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
• Paid Holidays
• Dining Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course... BEER!