Packaging Equipment Technician

New Belgium Brewing•Fort Collins, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for operating and maintaining high-speed packaging lines. This role involves conducting machine start-up, operation, and shutdown, as well as initial troubleshooting of equipment and production issues. The technician will also engage in quality assurance activities, load/unload materials, and ensure a clean work environment. Training new personnel and adhering to Standard Operating Guidelines are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Solid mechanical skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to read reports, instructions, and procedures
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. overhead and 44 lbs. carried 10 feet.
Ability to push/pull weights up to 76 lbs. across 100 feet, and maintain the grip strength required to carry objects including cases and empty kegs (31.5 lbs.).
Must also show fine motor dexterity.
Ability to demonstrate their ability to climb, stoop, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead.
The position requires frequent, constant standing and walking

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with high-speed production equipment desired

Responsibilities

Conducts machine start-up, operation, and shutdown relevant to equipment area
Conducts initial troubleshooting of equipment and production issues and makes appropriate adjustment as needed
Engages in quality assurance activities (corrective action, sensory evaluation, sampling, testing, etc.)
Loads/unloads material and finished product, including driving forklifts
Ensures clean work environment
Adheres to SOG’s (Standard Operating Guidelines) and checklists
Trains new personnel and other team members when needed
Other duties as assigned