Packaging Equipment Technician

New Belgium Brewing•Daleville, VA

About The Position

The Packaging Equipment Technician operates and maintains high-speed packaging lines. The scheduled hours are 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A $6.00-per-hour shift differential is attached to the base wage for work performed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The starting hourly rate is $21.00. Full-time coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium receive the listed benefits after one calendar month of employment. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related factors.

Requirements

Solid mechanical skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read reports, instructions, and procedures.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds overhead and carry 44 pounds for 10 feet.
Ability to push or pull weights up to 76 pounds across 100 feet and maintain the grip strength required to carry objects, including cases and empty kegs weighing 31.5 pounds.
Fine motor dexterity.
Ability to climb, stoop, crawl, twist, squat, and reach overhead.
Ability to stand and walk frequently and constantly.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with high-speed production equipment.

Responsibilities

Conduct machine start-up, operation, and shutdown for the relevant equipment area.
Troubleshoot equipment and production issues initially and make appropriate adjustments as needed.
Perform quality assurance activities, including corrective action, sensory evaluation, sampling, and testing.
Load and unload materials and finished products, including driving forklifts.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Follow Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and checklists.
Train new personnel and other team members when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.