Packaging Technician 1

Ohiocraftbeer; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at MadTree Brewing as a Packaging Technician I in Cincinnati. This role emphasizes efficiency and quality control in the packing process of their award-winning beers. Expect to work in an engaging environment, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Free mental health support

Subsidized health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional packaging, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Basic proficiency in computer systems and automated equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate canning line equipment and manage supplies.
• Conduct proper sanitation duties for all equipment.
• Identify and report operational issues to the Packaging Lead.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team-first mentality

Self-motivated

Tools

Canning line equipment

Keg filling equipment

Forklift

Job description

About MadTree Brewing

Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer – but more importantly – build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently.

We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that is rooted in Cincy and planted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, free mental health support, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.

Looking for a hands-on role where you’re the final check on quality? Join our Production team as a full-time Packaging Technician I, where you’ll run canning lines and kegging equipment to get our award-winning beers and canned cocktails out to customers. Be part of a team that’s truly committed to building a better community – because great drinks should come with great purpose.

POSITION: Packaging Technician I
LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH
REPORTS TO: Packaging Lead
SHIFTS: Mon-Fri, 7AM-3PM and 6AM-2PM (rotating schedules)
COMPENSATION RANGE: $16.00 – $18.98

POSITION SUMMARY: The Packaging Technician I works within the Production Department with responsibility for safely and efficiently operating packaging equipment and supporting packaging operations. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate canning line equipment including setup, managing supplies, stocking, pulling finished product off the line, basic troubleshooting, palletizing, cleaning, and sanitizing.
• Operate keg filling machine including cleaning, sanitizing, and filling kegs, palletizing and storing full kegs, and basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct proper sanitation duties involving complete cleaning of all equipment within the facility using foaming equipment, hoses, brooms, shovels, brushes, scrapers, squeegees, and chemicals (caustic, acid, and detergents).
• Conduct basic equipment and product changeovers following established procedures.
• Stock and organize the cooler, as well as other general organization, movement, and handling of supplies, materials, and products.
• Accurately and completely follow all packaging Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Identify and report operational and quality control issues to the Packaging Lead and/or Head Brewer.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including cross-training initiatives and supporting other production areas.
• Enthusiastically spends a minimum of 16 hours per year volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• 1-2 years of professional packaging, manufacturing, or production experience preferred but not required.

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in the use of packaging equipment, such as: canning line components, keg filling equipment, conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and powered industrial trucks.
• Maintains focus and productivity in a dynamic and demanding environment under direct supervision.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions while maintaining safety and quality standards, and confidence to speak up and act when safety and/or quality are compromised.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and maintaining efficiency and productivity.
• Team-first mentality to achieve organizational objectives and partners with others to get work done.
• Self-motivated, clean, thorough, and passionate about producing world-class products.
• Effective communication with manager and support staff, regardless of department or shift.
• Willingly asks questions and seeks direction. Works collaboratively with others from other teams.
• Basic proficiency in computer systems and automated equipment operation.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklift, scissor lifts, electric power jack, and other powered industrial trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours or more.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally maneuver, push/slide, rotate and move up to 170 pounds.
• 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 adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery.
• The employee occasionally works with hazardous materials.
• The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment.
• The employee frequently must work in a sanitary environment.