Packaging Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are:

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other-founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer.Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains - to craft the world's best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer... and never satisfied.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Keepstrong leadership presence on production lines during packaging runs, machine changeovers, and sanitation

• Enforce all safety policies, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• Collaborate with Safety Coordinator and other production managers on equipment operation, safety, and verification that all safety documentation and training are completed accurately andtimely

• Investigate and report all accidents/injuries, near misses, and safety concerns

• Adviseleadership on safety compliance concerns andrequiredpreventative actions

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment through production runs by delegating responsibility for cleanliness and ensuring plant security

• Supervise packaging lines to ensure production goals are met ina timelyfashion and according to all quality standards and parameters.

• Identifyperformance problems on the packaging lines and notify management and maintenance as needed for repairs

• Work with production management team to create and implement packaging and personnel schedules

• Implement andmaintaintraining programs for new hires

• Collaborate with supporting departments tooptimizeprocess performance

• Knowledgeable on all packaging equipment operations

• Fill in for absent team memberswhen needed

• Keep SOP's updated for all packaging lines and processes

• Maintain organization of department records

• Manageupdated production orders and finish packaging within Business Central/Other software programs

• Assistin the procurement of production materials

• Serve as the point of contact for packaging reworks, recalls, and holds

• Review,consolidate,and analyze monthly packaging stats throughVornerecords

• Be a resource for all areas of packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance fields

• Fulfillresponsibilities ofPackaging Production Manager and Director of Packaging Operations are absent

• Special projects as assigned

• Otherduties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Motivate staff to pursue continuous improvement, efficiency, and cost savings initiatives

• Workalongsideoperators to continuouslymonitorperformance

• Assistwith packaging personnel schedules, timecards, reviews,hiringand HR documentation

• Promote cross training of all staff to help improve overall teamproficiency

• Provide mentoring and coaching to operators at all levels

• Identifypersonnel performance and keep management informed with progress

• Assistwith daily safety checks along with tracking training progress and completions.

• Communicateproduction and personnel progressdaily

• Maintainpresence in packing areas tomaintainprofessional employee relations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, packaging, or science-related field

• 5 years of experience managing personnel in production environment

• 5 years of manufacturing, brewing, and production experience preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Basic mathematical skills

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain attention to detail while managing time to meet production goal

Work Environment:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Required to stand for the duration of the work shift,frequentlywalking

• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arm

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Must repeatedly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds withassistance

• Production environment is oftennoisyand wet floors may be encountered

• May be exposed to acids, caustics, and cleaning products

• Steel toed rubber boots, protective eyewear, ear plugs, and gloves must always be worn

• May also work outdoors in breezeway in cold or hot climates

What Firestone Walker Offers:

• Health Insurance 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company sponsored paid parental leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching

• Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise

• Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class.