Packaging Equipment Technician

New Belgium Brewing • Asheville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Equipment Technician operates and maintains high-speed packaging lines in production areas. This is a third-shift position working 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Tuesday and every other Saturday. A $6.00 shift differential is added to the base wage for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The starting hourly rate is $22.50.

The role includes operating packaging equipment, performing initial troubleshooting and adjustments, supporting quality assurance, handling materials and finished products, maintaining a clean work environment, following Standard Operating Guidelines and checklists, and training coworkers when needed. The position involves frequent, constant standing and walking, material handling, and physical activities such as climbing, stooping, crawling, twisting, squatting, and reaching overhead.

All full-time coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium are eligible for the listed benefits after one calendar month of employment. The companies state their commitment to an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination on protected grounds.

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 needed 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.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of equipment and production issues and make appropriate adjustments.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including corrective action, sensory evaluation, sampling, and testing.
• Load and unload materials and finished products, including operating forklifts.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Guidelines and checklists.
• Train new personnel and other team members when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with dependent coverage options.
• Dental insurance, with dependent coverage options.
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed