Warehouse & Packaging Associate

Meier's Creek Brewing Company•Cazenovia, NY

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The Warehouse & Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging operations, warehouse management, and supporting daily brewery production at the Cazenovia facility. This role operates the canning line, manages incoming and outgoing product movement via forklift, puts away and rotates inventory based on shelf life, and assists the brewing team with production tasks as needed. This is a hands-on, physical role that requires reliability, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.

Requirements

Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification prior to start (training provided)
Ability to lift 55+ lbs repeatedly and work in a physically demanding environment
Comfortable working in varying temperatures, including cold storage
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Reliable, punctual, and committed to showing up for the team
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, or extended shifts as production demands

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment preferred
Brewery, beverage, or food production experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Operate the canning line from setup through teardown, ensuring equipment is running correctly and product meets quality standards
Monitor fill levels, seam integrity, and packaging quality throughout each canning run
Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance on packaging equipment
Coordinate with the brewing team on packaging schedules and production priorities
Package finished product accurately and efficiently, minimizing waste and downtime
Operate a forklift to receive, move, stage, and ship raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods
Unload incoming deliveries and verify shipments against purchase orders
Organize and maintain the warehouse to ensure safe, efficient product flow and clear aisles
Stage finished goods for distribution and coordinate with delivery drivers and distributors
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment at all times
Follow all forklift safety protocols and OSHA guidelines
Receive and put away incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies in the correct locations
Rotate all product based on shelf life, ensuring older product is always pulled and used first
Identify and report any damaged, expired, or out-of-place product to the Head Brewer
Keep storage areas organized and clearly labeled so product is easy to locate and access
Assist the brewing team with production tasks including grain handling, transfers, and cleaning
Support vessel cleaning and sanitation between batches
Monitor and restock brewing supplies and packaging materials
Complete daily logs and production documentation accurately
Communicate proactively with the Head Brewer on operational issues, equipment concerns, or supply shortages