Packaging Operator

Castle Danger Brewery is a family-owned brewery that is team-oriented, has a learning/adaptive approach to brewing, and is willing to make consumer-centric decisions when it comes to overall beer quality. We are a rapidly growing organization that works hard and has fun. The success of our business has come from our people who have passion, commitment, creativity, initiative, and a collaborative team spirit. When we have open positions, they will be posted below.

Castle Danger Brewery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and complies with all applicable federal and state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Position: Packaging Operator

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Shift and schedule: 8 hour shift, no weekends, day shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person, Two Harbors, MN 55616

Benefits:
Paid training, professional development assistance, 401(k), health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, employee discount, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program

Wage:
$18/hr with no/limited experience, moving to $19/hr once fully trained

Higher wage available for more experience! We provide a full suite of benefits, free beer, employee discounts on merch, and paid training.

Purpose

The Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging Castle Danger beverages on our canning and keg line while adhering to Castle Danger Brewery’s high-quality standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Duties

· Safe and efficient operation of mechanical machinery and equipment used in beverage packaging

· Maintain accurate quality records and conduct regular quality checks

· Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustments, cleaning, and repairs of packaging machinery and equipment, including working with external technicians

· Collaborate with Packaging Manager and production teams on logistics and support needs for preparation of daily packaging runs

· Communicate effectively with teammates

· Stock and organize product in coolers

· Keep excellent inventory records

· Keep overall production area clean and organized

· Safe operation of forklifts, manual, and electric pallet jacks

· Adhere to all SOPs and update as needed

· Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety guidelines

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· 21 years of age or older

· Must be passionate about pride in work

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills required; able to give and receive feedback

· Ability to work as a team towards a common goal

· Flexibility to work variety of hours when needed (Mon-Friday, no weekends)

· Self-motivated, positive attitude, initiative, and adaptability

· Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks

· Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production assembly line, or warehouse setting strongly preferred

· Previous experience with operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to team lift 170 lbs multiple times per work shift, bend, twist, stack 24 lb flats with beer onto a pallet, and stand/walk during entire shift while working in a hot, cold and humid environment

Education Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Assembly line: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate: