Packaging Operator I

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Half Acre Beer Company Full-time $17 Permanent
Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4 x 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (an occasional 5 x 8 hour Monday-Friday week as needed), and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team.   

Packaging is a crucial step in the beer-making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing.  Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset.  Packaging Operator I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department.  This position reports to the Packaging Manager. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying  

  • Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)  

  • Washing, filling, and banding kegs 

  • Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment  

  • Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs  

  • Setting up workstations before each run  

  • Cleaning up workstations during and after each run  

  • Assisting with changeovers on the canning line  

  • Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)  



Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

  • Must be 21+ years old  

  • First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality  

  • Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own  

  • Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks  

  • Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done   

  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment  

  • Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do  

  • Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work 

  • Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment   

 

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE: 

  • Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs  

  • Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching 

  • Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods