Packaging Associate, 1st Shift | Southern Tier Brewing - Lakewood, NY

Artisanal Brewing Ventures•Lakewood, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Associate executes daily packaging operations to meet production schedules while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The role operates and supports packaging equipment, performs manual and machine-assisted packaging tasks, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment to ensure high-quality finished products. The position reports to the Packaging Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to brewery safety programs.
Basic understanding of sanitation and food safety practices.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reliable work ethic and professional attitude.
Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs. regularly.
Ability to move up to 165 lbs. of kegged product using proper equipment or assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
Ability to safely use hand tools, including wrenches and basic maintenance tools.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks and operate packaging equipment.
Ability to identify product quality attributes, including color, aroma, and appearance.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces when required.
Ability to obtain the ABV Forklift Certification.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with packaging equipment operation.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain proficiency on packaging line equipment, including carton erectors, depalletizers, packers, wrappers, sealers, and palletizers.
Execute packaging operations across can, bottle, and keg lines according to SOPs and safety standards.
Load packaging materials, including cans, bottles, kegs, cases, trays, carriers, crowns, partitions, and wraps.
Perform manual packaging tasks as needed, including hand packing, stacking, and line support.
Support sanitation, cleaning, and CIP procedures on packaging equipment and in surrounding work areas.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Assist with inventory tracking, recycling, and material handling.
Perform assigned general production support tasks, including cleaning, light maintenance, assembly, and disposal of outdated product.
Support cross-functional brewery cleaning and sanitation efforts as needed.
Follow safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure consistent product quality and safe equipment operation.