Packaging Operator
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Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

SUMMARY

The Packaging Line Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the packaging equipment, as well as the cleanliness and organization of the areas of the production floor that packaging occupies. Successful Packaging Line Operators work with a team to transfer finished beer into cans, bottles, and/or kegs, while adhering to quality procedures to ensure product is “Right the First Time . Packaging Line Operators maximize barrels per labor hours, minimize re-work costs, eliminate production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to internal and external customers. Hours will typically be 7am-3:30pm approximately, but overtime may be required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the operation of packaging equipment, including bottling, canning, and keg line production, and product packaging

Assist in shipping and receiving duties as necessary

Clean and organize packaging areas

Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on the bottling line, keg line, and can line

Adhere to safety standards, SOPs and company policies, including lockout tagout when machines are serviced

Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment requirements

Perform setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment

Assure equipment is well maintained, functioning properly and perform operator-level maintenance on equipment

Perform periodic visual checks to assure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist

Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notify the packaging lead or manager of the issue

Assist in the repacking of product

Communicate with the packaging lead or manager if the proper materials are not available or need to be reordered, so production is not interrupted

Communicate with the packaging lead or manager when there are maintenance or safety issues beyond an operators skill level

Perform other related duties as assigned

Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Attention to detail

Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift driver certificate (will train)

Ability to work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic, acid and other hazardous materials

Ability to continuously lift 20 lbs., and 40 lbs as needed

Ability to perform changeovers on bottling line (will train)

Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary

Ability to be present and ready to perform job duties by the scheduled start time – without the full team assembled, work cannot begin and many are left waiting for a few

Work ethically and with integrity

Compensation: $16.00 per hour