Packaging Associate (Part Time)

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery•Richmond, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for fully supporting and contributing to the efforts of the packaging team as it executes daily packaging needs and goals. This includes working on all facets of packaging, such as canning, kegging, and warehousing. The position is primarily based at the Hardywood West Creek facility, with potential shifts and duties at the Hardywood Richmond facility. This role offers opportunities for growth into full-time positions like Packaging Specialist I, II, and III, with increasing involvement in the operation of the canning line, kegging equipment, and warehousing processes. The position is supervised by the Assistant Packaging Manager and reports to the Packaging Manager.

Requirements

High School graduate.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Superior standard of sanitation and cleanliness.
Proficient writing and math skills.
Computer skills and software.
Work efficiently and with urgency to achieve daily goals.
Functions extremely well in a team-based environment.
Ability to adapt under short notice.
Stands and/or traverses the brewery for long periods of time (8-10 hours per day).
Routinely bends, moves, transports, or lifts 60 pounds and moves 165 pounds safely.
Occasionally climbs ladders.
Can work in both hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
Must be flexible with regards to work schedule, based on packaging needs.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety procedures and identify opportunities to ensure the safest working environment possible.
Packaging of cans and cartons coming off the can line.
Ensure quality packaging of all cans and kegs and associated packaging materials and labeling.
Cleaning and sanitizing kegs needed for meeting production needs.
Taping of boxes once completely packaged.
Wrapping and placing completed pallets into bonded inventory based on Logistics Coordinator's needs and preferences.
Assist in inventory management as needed.
Help in the brewery as needed.
General cleaning of packaging and production area.
Breaking down boxes and discarding them as needed.
Work overtime as needed.
Participate in safety and sanitation program.
Other duties, functions, and special projects when necessary and as assigned.