Packaging Operator (Milton Brewery - FT Reg)

Boston Beer Company•Milton, DE

5d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Packaging Operator helps keep the packaging line running efficiently by coordinating equipment and materials and preparing packaged beer for shipping. The role operates and monitors packaging equipment while maintaining high standards for quality, cleaning, and sanitation. Operators cross-train across several areas of the Packaging Department to build familiarity with equipment used in their assigned work area. This position works in a production environment with loud noise, temperature extremes, production equipment, and forklift traffic. Rotating shifts and overtime may be required, including days of up to 12 hours, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 1 year of machine operation experience in a production environment.
Mechanical and/or electrical skills or experience.
Proficiency with computer systems and automated equipment, including the ability to learn company systems and accurately enter data.
Ability to support assigned shifts, weekends, and holiday schedules as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes repeatedly.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, up to 11 hours per day, on concrete, metal, and grated surfaces.
Ability to perform work that may involve crouching, stepping over obstacles, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching overhead repeatedly.
Ability to climb stairs and work from heights or elevated platforms as required.
Ability to wear assigned personal protective equipment and, for certain roles, use a respirator and pass the associated fit test.
Ability to pass the pre-employment physical examination required for production roles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Bottling line or high-speed filling operation experience.

Responsibilities

Operate packaging equipment and machinery safely and efficiently, including fillers, labelers, box makers, and packers.
Perform quality checks and testing and complete required documentation.
Clean and sanitize production equipment and packaging areas using designated cleaning tools and chemicals.
Operate computer systems and automated equipment and enter required production data.
Perform operational, cleaning, inspection, and minor lubrication tasks independently.
Follow manufacturing best practices, including equipment center lining, visualization, and 6S, and recommend process improvements.
Operate forklifts as required and use lean manufacturing methods to improve safety, quality, and line performance.
Assist coworkers and other departments with training, equipment operation, and repair work as needed.
Maintain situational awareness while working around loud noise, temperature extremes, production equipment, and forklift traffic.
Work rotating shifts and overtime as needed, including days up to 12 hours, weekends, and holidays.