Craft Beer Packaging Technician/Canning Line Operator
About The Position
Iron Heart Canning is seeking an Advanced Canning Technician to join their team. This is a full-time position responsible for setting up and breaking down equipment, ensuring Clean-In-Place procedures meet company standards, and operating and maintaining the canning line. The role offers a starting compensation of $20/hr with benefits for all full-time employees, including paid sick leave, paid holidays, PTO, and medical/dental insurance. This is an ideal opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts looking to enter the brewing industry, with onsite training and guidance provided for learning and growth.
Requirements
- Understanding of mechanics
- Ability to learn onsite
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Ability to pull 150-lb. pallets of cans
- Ability to push the 800-lb. canning line into place (it is on wheels)
- Ability to stay on your feet for lengthy 8-12-hour shifts (federal/state law lunch breaks required)
- Perform other physical tasks as required
- Flexible Schedule: Every week is different, depending on the breweries scheduled. Long hours and overnight stays are common.
- Hardworking: Pride in your work, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are all essential.
- Quick Learner: There is a lot to learn as our procedures and processes are always improving.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to continuously stand or walk
- Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to push/pull up to 800 pounds on wheels
- Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations
Nice To Haves
- 4-year college degree preferred but not required
- One year of packing machine operator experience preferred but not required
- Beer Knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a big plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beer.
Responsibilities
- Transport and set up/take down of heavy equipment in a box truck to and/or from canning runs
- Chemical Mixing and Sanitation Procedures
- Setting up and troubleshooting equipment such as labeler and date coder
- Consistent quality checks
- Keeping the equipment clean and up to IHC standards
- Full understanding of company policies and rules
- Collaborating with the other technicians and brewery staff
- Safely and efficiently operate heavy packaging machinery
- Packaging machinery repair and maintenance
- Mandatory lunch breaks
- Operate independently and take responsibility for the jobsite
- Managing customer interactions
- Providing direction to the technicians onsite
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
