Packaging Operator

Description

Burial Beer Co is seeking a team-oriented and hard-working Packaging Operator to join the Packaging team, working together to meet the goals of the department. Packaging Operators play an integral role in maintaining the quality of our beverages as they enter new vessels. Tasks include keg cleaning and filling, can and bottle filling, and equipment maintenance.

About Us

Burial Beer Co. was founded in 2013 by Doug Reiser, Jess Reiser and Tim Gormley and driven by a passion for craft, community and the creative. Burial invests in consistency and integrity of the product we make, the cultural values we embody and the community we live in. Connection runs deep with intention to source ingredients with story and humanity, within the commitment to building relationships in our industry and community and in our support of one another. 

Values We Practice

• CONNECTIVITY - Celebrating the human experience through storytelling, personal relationships, and meaningful collaborations.
• COURAGE - Empowering yourself and those around you to go beyond what you know and boldly innovate with the understanding that failure and discomfort are essential to continued growth
• INCLUSIVITY - Cultivating a safe, supportive and accessible environment of opportunities that honor, respect and uplift individual identities and experiences.
• INTEGRITY - Setting and upholding a standard of quality for the processes we implement, the products we craft, the experiences we create and the values we embody

The Job

Burial Beer Co. Packaging Operators are responsible for maintaining the quality of our beverages as they enter new vessels. Tasks include keg cleaning and filling, can and bottle filling and care, and equipment maintenance. To succeed in this role, you are passionate about craft beer, a team oriented individual, and accustomed to fast paced physical labor.  

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for assisting in meeting goals of Packaging Department in all areas
• Operate and CIP Wild Goose canning line and Meheen bottle filler
• Ensure quality standards are met and work as a team in meeting allocation numbers
• Communicate with brewery staff and packaging team regarding packaging needs/changes when necessary
• Maintain and meet required clean keg numbers based off production needs and fill kegs
• Assist in maintaining organization and inventory of packaged beer and packaging materials throughout facilities
• Accurate and timely reporting of finished product
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation according to company SOP
• Ensure quality of finished product

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• 1 year of brewery experience is preferred
• Packaging experience preferred
• Experience with Wild Goose Canning systems or/and Meheen bottler is a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50lbs

Physical Requirements

This role requires working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment that includes exposure to hot and cold temperatures, wet floors, pressurized vessels, and cleaning chemicals.

• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 55 lbs
• Ability to complete repetitive production or assembly tasks for extended periods of time

The Details

• Reports To: Packaging Manager
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $21-$23/hour (depending on experience), non-exempt
• Job Schedule: Monday - Friday 

What We Offer

Health, Dental + Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Accidental Injury Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

PTO 

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave (eligibility aligns with FMLA qualifications)

401k + company match (eligible after 3 months of employment)

YMCA Membership (company subsidized)

Employee Discount Perks

Employment Inclusion Policy

Burial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Burial celebrates people from all walks of life and prohibits the unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

Salary Description$21.00-$23.00 per hour (DOE)