Packaging Technician

Lift Bridge Brewing; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bridge Brewing is seeking a Packaging Technician to support our production team in Stillwater, MN. The role focuses on operating semi-automated fillers, ensuring safety and quality, maintaining clean work areas, and working with warehouse staff to meet packaging schedules.

Ideal candidates are hard-working, reliable, and able to lift 55 lbs, stand for long shifts, and trouble-shoot packaging equipment while following safety protocols to keep production on track and maintain high standards

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day.
• Effectively multi-task, think critically and have problem solving capabilities.
• Computer literate/comfortable using Google platform.
• Experience driving a forklift.
• Work a flexible work schedule with little supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Hard work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of materials for production.
• The setup, operation, and tear-down of a semi-automated can filler, bottle filler, keg filler, large format bottle filler, can filler, labeler and all associated equipment.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• QA testing related to the packaging process.
• Conducting regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all packaging equipment.
• Adhering to established safety protocol while promoting a culture of safety awareness.
• Contributing to an atmosphere of teamwork within the department and throughout the company.
• Communicating with other departments to ensure the needs of the packaging schedule and quality standards have been met.
• Double checking of tank volumes, beer parameters, and scheduling requests related to the day's production needs.
• Communicating department concerns, needs, suggest and implement process improvements.
• Work with warehouse coordinator on warehouse needs.
• General housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Packaging equipment operation

Forklift operation

Time management

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Google workspace

Job description

Packaging Technician

History

Lift Bridge Brewing Co (LBBC) is a production brewery located in the birthplace of Minnesota, Stillwater.

Description

The Lift Bridge production team is looking for the right person to grow with us. We are seeking a person who is outgoing, quality and safety minded, hard-working, a self starter and of high character. Previous packaging and warehouse experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs occasionally
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Effectively multi-task, critically think and have problem solving capabilities
• Computer literate/comfortable using Google platform
• Experience driving a forklift
• Work a flexible work schedule with little supervision
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Hard work ethic and positive attitude
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of materials for production
• The setup, operation, and tear-down of a semi-automated can filler, bottle filler, keg filler, large format bottle filler, can filler, labeler and all associated equipment
• Accurate record keeping
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
• QA testing related to the packaging process
• Conducting regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all packaging equipment
• Adhering to established safety protocol while promoting a culture of safety awareness
• Contributing to an atmosphere of teamwork within the department and throughout the company
• Communicating with other departments to ensure the needs of the packaging schedule and quality standards have been met
• Double checking of tank volumes, beer parameters, and scheduling requests related to the day's production needs
• Communicating department concerns, needs, suggest and implement process improvements.
• Work with warehouse coordinator on warehouse needs
• General housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Core Values

We are looking for someone who possesses our core values:

1. Quality
2. Brand
3. Team
4. Own it
5. Growth
6. Innovation
7. Passion

Wage will be determined based on skill set and prior experience.