Seasonal Packaging Operator
- $19 Hourly
- Temporary
Starting Wage: $19.00/hr plus End of Season Completion Bonus
Hours: 40 hrs/wk (4-10’s), Day Shift (5:00 AM to 3:30 PM) and/or Swing Shift (3:00 PM to 1:30 AM), some overtime possible
Benefits: Uniform allowance for Brew Crew gear, employee discounts, beer benefits, and employee events throughout the summer
The Position
A Seasonal Packaging Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient packaging of craft beverages to the standard of quality expected. Packaging Operators operate a variety of machinery and equipment, and routinely perform a variety of cleaning duties and light maintenance tasks.
We are looking to hire 2 Seasonal Packaging Operators, one who will work the Day Shift (5:00 AM to 3:30 PM) and one who will work the Swing Shift (3:00 PM to 1:30 AM) to meet production demand. Shifts and workdays may be altered at any time based upon production needs, but typically consist of a 40-hour (4 10’s) work week with two consecutive days off. Overtime may be required as needed.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position. This is an hourly, seasonal position which begins in April and will end in August.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload vans with forklift and pallet jacks.
- Set up, operate, and clean all canning, kegging, variety pack, and bottling line equipment as directed.
- Ensure complete transition of assigned position status and responsibilities between shifts.
- Perform light maintenance as needed.
- Report equipment malfunctions, damage, or anomalies, or loss of efficient operation to Packaging Shift Supervisor in a timely fashion.
- Clean equipment, building and floors. Must keep assigned work station clean and organized at all times.
- Perform operational check procedures including forklift safety checks, oxygen testing (DO/TPO), code dating, beer approval tasting, and finished product examination and testing.
- Ensure finished product (caseware, kegs, labels, etc.) is to the standard of quality expected.
- Perform appropriate sanitation and cleanliness SOPs including parts cleaning, personal hygiene, and quality assurance.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of the operational equipment in the packaging areas including pumps, valves, and packaging machines.
Position Requirements
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across shifts and departments.
- Repetitive work in a noisy environment around heavy machinery.
- Safe handling of industrial chemicals.
- Ability to work under the time pressures of a fast-paced assembly line.
- Adherence to all established standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to fill out required logs accurately and legibly.
- Ability to work safely with pressurized pumps and valves.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to maneuver pallets of product weighing 2,100 lb using a pallet jack or forklift.
- Ability to stack 40 lb cases and maneuver kegs weighing up to 170 lbs.
- Ability to repetitively maneuver heavy objects such as boxes of bottle caps or labels.
- Ability to drive a forklift and handle heavy objects in a confined area safely.
- Ability to work in cold, wet conditions.
- Ability to work safely with hazardous materials (acids, bases, sanitizing agents).
Knowledge and Skills
- Forklift operator certificate is required (training done in-house).
- Sufficient computer skills to competently work within our automated processes such as Brewmaxx, NetSuite, and Ignition.
Address
Alaskan Brewing Company
Juneau, AKIndustry
Transportation and Storage
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