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Summary/Objective

At Big Grove we pride ourselves in creating an amazing product for all our guests. The Packaging Technician position is responsible for ensuring packaging tasks are being completed, brewery standards are being met and safety standards are being adhered to. This is a vital role in getting Big Grove beer out into the marketplace. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, must be quality focused and enjoy working with a positive attitude and eager to contribute to a team that values and successes.

Core Values

Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are:

1. Set the Tone

2. Thirst for Improvement

3. We Care

4. Practice Candor

5. Passion Driven

You will be given a culture deck explaining these core values. The goal of our culture deck is to show you who we are as a company, and then you can decide if you personally align with us and are excited to begin a career here.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ensure compliance with established safety protocols and procedures within the brewery.

2. Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot the canning line and related equipment.

3. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the canning area.

4. Assist with inventory management and monitor stock levels of Pak-Techs, labels, and empty cans, ensuring timely communication of replenishment needs.

5. Efficiently package products by assembling six-packs and twelve-packs into case trays and stacking them onto pallets.

6. Operate keg washing and filling equipment with precision and adherence to quality standards.

7. Safely operate a jib crane to support production processes.

8. Operate a forklift in accordance with safety regulations to transport materials and products.

Competencies

• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot packaging machinery (e.g., canning lines, keg washers, labeling machines).

• Mechanical Aptitude: Understanding of basic mechanical functions to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Forklift Operation: Certification in safely handling forklifts for material transport.

• Quality Control: Ensure product packaging meets company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly to minimize downtime.

• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in labeling, packaging, and quality control.

• Collaboration: Working effectively with all parts of production teams.

• Clear Communication: Report issues, inventory levels, and operational concerns in a clear and timely manner.

Be a high performing Big Grove team member with ability to look at business as a whole, communicate with all people, collaborate with all departments, work to solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals. Contribute to and exemplify BGB values, vision, standards, and culture.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

• Temperature Variability: The brewery floor may be warm due to production equipment or cooler in storage areas.

• Loud Noise Levels: Constant operation of machinery, conveyor belts, and forklifts may require hearing protection.

• Fast-Paced Setting: Production deadlines and efficiency standards demand a high level of focus and speed.

• Wet or Slippery Floors: Frequent cleaning, liquid spills, and condensation are common, requiring proper footwear.

• Exposure to Chemicals: Cleaning and sanitizing agents are used regularly, requiring protective gear.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing for Long Periods: Requires being on your feet for extended shifts, often 8+ hours.

• Frequent Lifting & Carrying: Lifting heavy equipment , cases of beer and kegs, often weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Fast & Continuous Movement: Walking, bending, reaching, and turning quickly to keep up with packaging demands.

• Repetitive Motions – Engaging in tasks such as packing, stacking, labeling, and operating machinery.

• Endurance & Stamina: High energy and focus needed to sustain fast-paced work for long shifts.

• Dexterity & Hand-Eye Coordination: Essential for precise packaging, canning, etc.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time or full-time position and hours of work/ days may vary from week to week. Schedules will be posted the week prior to allow time for employees to be informed of work requirements. Evening hours are required Monday-Friday. Weekends are not required at this time but could become a possibility based on the production calendar.

Travel

Travel may be required between our Liberty & Gilbert Street production facilities very occasionally.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. We are willing to train the right culture fit!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.