Machine Operator I

Carolina Beverage•Cold Spring, MN

9d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Cold Spring Brewing is hiring a full-time Machine Operator I to support beverage production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves assembling production kits, pre-weighing ingredients, tracking inventory, following detailed instructions, and operating production equipment safely. Operators inspect labels and product codes, verify packaging, supply cans, boxes, or trays to equipment, and hand-stack or repack product as needed. The position also supports housekeeping, including operating a compactor, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices, quality production requirements, and food-safety standards. The role works a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with either a day shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or a night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Employees may support new production-line initiatives, learn new processes and equipment, and help ensure changes are understood and adopted. Compensation is $18.00–$20.50 per hour depending on experience, with a $2.00 night-shift differential where applicable and an advertised $750 night-shift bonus. The position is based in a production and warehouse setting. Conditions include noise, dust, damp or occasionally slippery floors, variable temperatures, mechanical equipment, vibration, and production chemicals. Hearing protection is required; employees must wear hairnets and avoid wearing jewelry on the production floor. The facility produces products containing alcohol, and the employer cannot guarantee a role, schedule, or work environment that avoids alcohol.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret in English.
Strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including regularly bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for extended periods.
Must wear required hearing protection and hairnets and refrain from wearing jewelry on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.
1–3 years of experience in a high-speed production environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble production kits, pre-weigh ingredients, track inventory, and follow detailed instructions.
Support new production-line initiatives and changes to technology, systems, business processes, organizational structure, and job roles.
Promote adoption of changes and support understanding and training for new initiatives and projects.
Inspect labels for correctness, alignment, and missing labels or caps, short fills, and upside-down labels.
Ensure product codes and products meet company and customer quality standards.
Cut and supply cans via machine infeed.
Operate production equipment safely.
Attend training on new processes and equipment, including self-study when needed.
Supply boxes or trays to equipment and verify the correct packaging is being used.
Hand-stack and repack product as needed.
Assist with housekeeping and operate the compactor for crushing boxes as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor or customer.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, quality production requirements, and food-safety requirements.

Benefits

Medical, HSA, and FSA plans, with coverage options for employees and their families; coverage begins the first of the month following 60 days.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
401(k) with company match, beginning after the first paycheck.
Weekly perfect attendance bonus.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Free uniforms.
Referral bonuses.
$750 night-shift bonus, as advertised.
$2.00 night-shift differential, if applicable.