Packaging Technician

Icicle Brewing Company; Leavenworth (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Mission Ridge pass

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club pass

Seattle Sounders season tickets

Job summary

Icicle Brewing Company in Leavenworth, WA is hiring a Packaging Technician. This full-time, non-exempt role involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment for canning and kegging, and supporting the packaging team to fulfill daily orders. Must pass safety standards and be 21+ to participate in beer evaluation.

Salary is $19.00-$23.00 per hour DOE, with benefits including medical/dental insurance and a 401(k) with company match. Reports to VP of Wholesale Operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving equipment.
• Ability to work in a brewery environment with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates packaging equipment for canning and kegging.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of packaging area and taproom facilities.
• Prepares beer for packaging and records packaged product.
• Works with the packaging team to fill orders and meet daily duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Job description

Packaging Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Icicle Brewing, Leavenworth, WA, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 1065 Salary Range: $19.00 To $23.00 Hourly We will be accepting applications until May 31, 2026.

Job Title: Packaging Technician

Department: Brewery

Job Classification: Full Time

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

Pay: $19-$23/hr DOE

Reports To: VP of Wholesale Operations

About Us: Icicle Brewing Company is seeking a Packaging Technician to join our team in the beautiful mountain town of Leavenworth, Washington ! We are an independent craft brewery located in the heart of Washington's Cascade Mountains. We are passionate about our beer, our people, our customers, and our community. Our purpose is simple, "Brewing Connections. Crafting Joy."

At Icicle Brewing Company, our mission is to inspire connection and joy by crafting exceptional beers and by fostering meaningful experiences that respect our world and enrich our communities. We value innovation, relationships, quality, safety, and sustainability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and just environment for all employees.

Objective: The primary responsibilities include operating and maintaining all packaging equipment including canning and kegging. We are seeking someone who loves beer and cares about making and packaging the great craft beer.

Essential Job Duties:

• Abides by workplace safety regulations while upholding quality standards
• Operates equipment needed for the following activities: product packaging, warehouse organization, order fulfilment, and equipment CIP (clean in place)
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, and buckets, that requires standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly throughout the duration of the shift
• Assists in general sanitation of all beer contact surfaces and equipment
• Prepares beer for packaging, packages beer, organizes and records packaged product
• Works with rest of packaging team to fill orders and complete daily duties in a timely fashion
• Assembles orders and deliveries to our sister business, München Haus
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of taproom facility (cold storage)
• Transfers of beer, ingredients, and materials between Taproom and Production Facilities

Other Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Positive outlook and attitude
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Attention to detail and hygiene
• Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
• Self-motivated
• Good time management
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff throughout the brewery
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Fiscal Responsibilities: This position does not have fiscal responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery/warehouse
• The employee regularly works with hazardous chemicals
• The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment
• The employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam
• The employee frequently must work in a sanitary environment

Materials/Machines/Equipment Used:

• Industrial cleaning and sanitizing chemicals including strong acids and bases
• Works on the canning line and keg filling
• Hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other brewery equipment
• Forklifts, pallet jacks (manual & electric), hand trucks
• Oversized delivery truck

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs and drag up to 100 lbs
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus on small moving objects
• Must be able to participate in the critical assessment of beers (i.e. must be 21+)

Benefits: Employees are eligible for medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, access to passes to Mission Ridge and Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, access to Seattle Sounders Season Tickets, and more!

Please note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The content contained therein is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and additional work may be assigned as appropriate.

Icicle Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and unlawful harassment based on age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, marital status, use of a trained service animal, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and just environment for all employees.