Packaging Operator I
Company
Half Acre Beer Company
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
27 days ago
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4, 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (with an occasional 5x8 hour Monday-Friday schedule) and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team.
Packaging is a crucial step in the beer making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing.
Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset. Packaging I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department. This position reports to the Packaging Manager.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying
• Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)
• Washing, filling, and banding kegs
• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment
• Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs
• Setting up workstations before each run
• Cleaning up workstations during and after each run
• Assisting with changeovers on the canning line
• Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must be 21+ years old
• First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality
• Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own
• Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks
• Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do
• Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work
• Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment
BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:
• Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs
• Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching
• Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods
The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4, 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (with an occasional 5x8 hour Monday-Friday schedule) and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team.
Packaging is a crucial step in the beer making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing.
Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset. Packaging I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department. This position reports to the Packaging Manager.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying
• Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)
• Washing, filling, and banding kegs
• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment
• Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs
• Setting up workstations before each run
• Cleaning up workstations during and after each run
• Assisting with changeovers on the canning line
• Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must be 21+ years old
• First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality
• Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own
• Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks
• Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do
• Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work
• Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment
BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:
• Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs
• Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching
• Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods
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