Packaging Operator
Company
Yards Brewing Company
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
16–18 an hour
Via
via ZipRecruiter
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Job Description
Yards Brewing Company is seeking motivated individuals to join the Packaging Department. The successful candidates will perform all duties related to the canning, bottling, and kegging of Yards Brewing Company's finished products. We are seeking the following requirements from applicants:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Safely work with packaging and production machinery to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Perform assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling, canning, rework, and kegging lines.
• Keep accurate records of daily/hourly production numbers and material loss reports.
• Alert management of any potential safety or quality concerns.
• Adhere to Good Brewing Practices (GBPs).
• Properly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and follow all safety and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Traits
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on any task.
• Ambition to continuously improve oneself.
• Sense of humor and personal humility. Know when to get the job done and when to have fun.
• Mechanical aptitude. Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.
• Dependable, punctual, and a strong sense of integrity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Attention to detail and taking pride in one’s work.
Experience, Education, And Certifications
• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Prior work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in packaging, production, brewing, or food manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus (certification not required)
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis.
• Requires frequent unassisted lifting of a variety of objects from various positions, which can range in weight from 50 to 100 pounds.
• Flexible schedule 1st and 2nd shifts, occasional overtime.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy work environments.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours per day.
Benefits Package
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Days and Holiday Pay
• Free Parking
• Additional perks provided
Yards Brewing Company has been proudly brewing in the City of Brotherly Love since 1994. We have grown from a garage-sized operation to our newest location - a 70,000-square-foot state-of-the-art brewery and taproom - at 500 Spring Garden Street. Philadelphia Pale Ale, Yards Signature IPA, and Brawler, all nationally recognized ales, lead a balanced portfolio of quality, handcrafted beers including several seasonal and limited releases, along with our First Draft innovation series. Here at Yards, it has always been about working hard, having fun, and giving back. The ‘Brew Unto Others’ motto reflects our commitment to quality, community, and sustainability.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Safely work with packaging and production machinery to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Perform assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling, canning, rework, and kegging lines.
• Keep accurate records of daily/hourly production numbers and material loss reports.
• Alert management of any potential safety or quality concerns.
• Adhere to Good Brewing Practices (GBPs).
• Properly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and follow all safety and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Traits
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on any task.
• Ambition to continuously improve oneself.
• Sense of humor and personal humility. Know when to get the job done and when to have fun.
• Mechanical aptitude. Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.
• Dependable, punctual, and a strong sense of integrity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Attention to detail and taking pride in one’s work.
Experience, Education, And Certifications
• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Prior work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in packaging, production, brewing, or food manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus (certification not required)
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis.
• Requires frequent unassisted lifting of a variety of objects from various positions, which can range in weight from 50 to 100 pounds.
• Flexible schedule 1st and 2nd shifts, occasional overtime.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy work environments.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours per day.
Benefits Package
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Days and Holiday Pay
• Free Parking
• Additional perks provided
Yards Brewing Company has been proudly brewing in the City of Brotherly Love since 1994. We have grown from a garage-sized operation to our newest location - a 70,000-square-foot state-of-the-art brewery and taproom - at 500 Spring Garden Street. Philadelphia Pale Ale, Yards Signature IPA, and Brawler, all nationally recognized ales, lead a balanced portfolio of quality, handcrafted beers including several seasonal and limited releases, along with our First Draft innovation series. Here at Yards, it has always been about working hard, having fun, and giving back. The ‘Brew Unto Others’ motto reflects our commitment to quality, community, and sustainability.
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