Packaging Operator Third Shift

Boulevard Brewing Company•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Boulevard Brewing Company is hiring a Packaging Operator for third shift, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Machine sanitation is critical to brewery operations, and this position works mostly autonomously and repetitively to meet sanitation standards before the next production run. Most of the work involves sanitation, packaging machinery changeovers, and setup, with occasional assistance running the production line. The operator follows quality procedures to minimize rework and avoid production delays while supporting delivery of high-quality products. The role includes cleaning bottling, canning, and kegging lines; performing machinery changeovers and material handling; and helping with repacking or production line work as needed. The operator maintains clean, organized work areas, follows safety and equipment procedures, reports maintenance needs and unsafe conduct, and communicates material shortages to the Packaging Manager. Employees must be ready to work at their scheduled time and available for at least two hours of overtime if needed. Compensation is $18.00–$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Attention to detail.
Comfort with autonomous and repetitive work.
Ability to continuously lift 20 pounds and lift 40 pounds as needed; physical requirements also include occasionally lifting, pushing, and pulling a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability to work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic and acid.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
Work with integrity and ethically.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn basic packaging machinery operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited direction.
Ability to collaborate with management, peers, and other functions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, stacking, overhead reaching, and some use of stairs or step stools.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

Perform machine sanitation according to company standards; approximately 80% of the work is machine sanitation.
Perform clean-in-place (CIP) procedures on bottling, keg, and can lines.
Perform packaging machine changeovers and material handling, and occasionally assist with line work on bottling, can, and keg lines.
Occasionally assist with or perform product repacking.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Follow company safety policies and operate only equipment for which properly trained.
Help ensure equipment is maintained and functioning properly, and notify the packaging lead of maintenance requirements.
Confirm machines are locked out and tagged out when being serviced.
Notify the Packaging Manager if anyone is acting unsafely.
Be present and ready to work by the scheduled time and available for a minimum of two hours of overtime if needed.
Follow break times approved by the Packaging Manager.
Inform the Packaging Manager when proper materials are unavailable so production is not interrupted.
Uphold the Duvel Moortgat values of Passion, Quality, Sustainability, and Integrity.