Press Packaging Lead

Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce; Wenatchee, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Medical Benefits

401K match

Paid Life Insurance

Annual paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

9 paid holidays

Cider benefits!

Job summary

Endless Orchard is seeking a Press and Packaging Lead in Wenatchee, WA. This full-time role focuses on cider production, including pressing, packaging, and equipment maintenance, with a hourly pay range of $20–$25 depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, able to troubleshoot, lead a small on-site team, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across pressing and packaging operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in cider, wine, beer, or beverage production.
• Mechanically inclined with equipment operation and troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Manage pressing sanitation, process, and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee packaging, including canning, kegging, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Observe equipment to prevent/diagnose problems and improve efficiency.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs, SOPs, and training documents.
• Maintain records of production metrics and report performance to management.
• Ensure pressing and packaging meet Endless standards.
• Lead team during pressing and can packaging; promote teamwork.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and operate forklift/scissor lift safely.

Skills

Production experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Strong work ethic

Availability Mon-Fri 8:00–4:30

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Equipment maintenance tools

Job description

Company:

Endless Orchard

Job Description:

Position: Press and Packaging Lead
Location: Wenatchee, WA
Time: Full-time
Salary Range: $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience

Bring your passion and experience to the Endless Orchard Hard-Pressed Cider as our Press and Packaging Lead! Endless Orchard Cider strives to create a fun and productive workplace for our employees. From our Arctic® apple pressing to packaged cider and everything in between, this role is integral to ensuring our operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will be at ease on the production floor and dedicated to maintaining our high standards. To create top-quality cider, we need a team player who is adaptable and capable of handling both simple and complex tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Press and Packaging

• Manage the cider pressing sanitation, process, and maintenance of equipment.
• Oversee all packaging, including canning, kegging, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Observe equipment in operation to prevent/diagnose problems and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and evolve preventive maintenance programs, SOP’s, and training documents.
• Maintain accurate records of production metrics and report on performance to management.
• Ensure and maintain that all pressing and packaging operations meet Endless standards.

Other Cellar Duties

• Frequent sanitation and cleaning of the cellar facility and equipment.
• Coordinate schedule with Operations Manager to manage preventative maintenance items.
• Work with contractors to execute planned maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Assist with other cellar and lab activities when needed.

Team Leadership

• Lead team during pressing and can packaging while maintaining safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication with all departments involved in production.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all safety protocols are followed in all areas of the cellar and warehouse.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift safely and in compliance with company standards.
• Work around cleaning agents and other caustic chemicals safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years of experience in cider, wine, beer, or beverage production. Ideally, with some can production experience, but pressing experience is not required.
• Mechanically inclined with equipment operation experience and strong ability to troubleshoot.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal, reading, and written skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and growing company.
• Have a positive, strong work ethic and self-starting attitude.
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Repetitive movements that require one to push, pull, twist, stoop, crawl, turn, lift, and kneel.
• Ability to be on one’s feet for long periods of time.
• Frequent climbing of ladders. Must be able to do so safely and without fear of heights.
• Be able to work outdoors and indoors in both warm and cold climates.
• Must be able to safely lift 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Annual paid sick leave will be accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Annual paid vacation leave will be accrued up to 40 hours annually.
• 9 paid holidays
• Health/Medical Benefits
• 401K match
• Paid Life Insurance
• Cider benefits!

Contact:

Racquel Chappell

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