Packaging Technician

Ska Brewing • Durango, CO

1d • $17 - $20

About The Position

In this position, you will be responsible for keeping each of our distinct craft brews flowing into cans, bottles and kegs while taking care of our world-famous barley pop . This is a fast-paced, repetitive, physically demanding position that will require availability during a variety of shifts and occasional extended hours .

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• H a s a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds , and maneuver 165 lb. kegs , repeatedly
• Must be comfortable working on their feet, reaching over shoulders, twisting , turning , and squatting for over eight hours at a time
• Works safely with chemicals of varying composition
• Has the ability to follow directions and multi-task; can shift gears quickly to new tasks
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Has strong mechanical ability with problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Can work all shifts, additional hours and weekends as necessary
• Has reliable transportation and is able to consistently arrive at work on time

Responsibilities

• Operate all bottling, canning and kegging machines
• Build boxes for cans, mixed cases, and storage
• Continued focus on cleaning and organizing
• Loading/unloading of Canning components on the filling line
• Building, unloading, and moving pallets of kegs, cans and bottles of finished product
• Routine maintenance tasks
• Compliance with CIP standards
• Light fork-lift work
• Wrap pallets
• Assist with warehouse operations as necessary such as cleaning, organizing, etc.
• Assist cellar in daily operations
• Assist brewhouse in daily operations
• Assist lab in daily operations
• Assist Warehouse in daily operations
• Helping with snow removal as needed

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
• Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
• Paid Holidays
• Dining Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course... BEER!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees