Packaging Associate - Summer Help

Job Title: Packaging Associate - Summer Help 

Status: Part Time

Reports to: Packaging Manager and Packaging Lead 

Jack’s Abby Brewing is recruiting for a Packaging Associate for the Production team Team. Jack’s Abby was founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler. It is one of the fastest growing breweries in the country and known for making beautiful craft lagers under the Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers brand.  

Description/Expectations: A packaging associate is expected to perform the successful operation of canning, keg racking and other general packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work with a team of 4 - 5 packaging machine operators, work in a high pace environment under pressure, follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures, problem solve, move up to 75 lbs, work on your feet for 10+ hours, safely handle chemical and sanitation products, operate powered industrial vehicles, perform general maintenance, deep cleaning of packaging equipment and other miscellaneous duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and operate all equipment on the canning, keg racking, and variety pack lines 
• Inspect product and package quality with great attention to detail 
• Maintain a positive, professional, and personal appearance that is reflective of the Jack's Abby culture
• Participate in weekly department meetings to review issues and propose solutions
• Safely use and handle chemical and sanitation products (All necessary training and PPE is provided)
• Comply with existing SOPs
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Work safely and use personal protective equipment
• Follow all company guidelines as outlined in the handbook - attendance, safety, IT, etc..
• Other miscellaneous duties as needed or assigned
• Keep all spaces clean and organized
• During downtime and slow periods work on miscellaneous projects including capital projects, building management etc

Job Requirements:

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience a plus but not required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a positive attitude
• Standing for long periods of time
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Available to work long and/or flexible hours
• Forklift certification and/or experience is a plus
• Work well under pressure and at a fast pace
• Work independently and within a team with minimal supervision
• Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 

 Benefits: ,

• Employee meal Tuesday-Friday
• Free case of our beer, weekly (Must be 21+)

Salary Description

$17 - $18 /hr 

40 hours a week are available plus occasional overtime is available