Packaging Assistant [seasonal or part-time]
About The Position
Iron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile beverage canning, striving for operational excellence. With warehouses operating in 27 states, Iron Heart provides onsite canning support for breweries, wineries, and other beverage manufacturers. This is a part-time/seasonal position as a Packaging Assistant, whose responsibilities include setting up and breaking down equipment, ensuring all Clean-In-Place procedures meet Iron Heart standards, and maintaining the flow of cans to the canning line. Iron Heart encourages all employees to learn and grow in the industry, providing onsite training and guidance along the way.
Requirements
- Understanding of mechanics
- Ability to learn other functions while working on the depalletizer
- 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)
- Ability to 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.
Nice To Haves
- Craft beverage knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a big plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beverages.
Responsibilities
- setting up and breaking down equipment
- ensuring all Clean-In-Place procedures meet Iron Heart standards
- maintaining the flow of cans to the canning line
- 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
Benefits
- $18 per hour
- Paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
