CURRENT OPENINGS
Job Title: Packaging Technician
Position Type: Full Time/Hourly
To Apply: Please send cover letter describing your interest and resume to jobs@oronobrewing.com
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
-Responsible for a wide variety of tasks involved in packaging beer and seltzer with a focus on quality and efficiency while strictly adhering to standard operating procedures.
-A focus on operating and directing operations on the canning line, and kegging product on a daily basis. Additional shifts of keg cleaning and mix pack making.
-General cleaning tasks will be part of daily work.
-Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform maintenance and repairs to brewery equipment with a heavy focus on the canning line and associated packaging equipment.
-Responsible for assisting in keeping inventory on all packaging goods (cans, case flats, labels, pak-techs, kegs etc) and reporting any discrepancies and inventory needs.
-Capacity to multi-task and prioritize tasks and a desire to stay busy while at work and find tasks to do when one is not specifically assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
-Professional brewery experience is not required
-Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn maintenance and operation of new machines is required
-Must be able to safely operate a forklift once trained. Certification can be provided by Orono Brewing.
-Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to operate company vehicles.
-A commitment to caring about the beer as much as we do, and to have a good time while doing so.
Work Environment:
-Must be able to maintain a safe, clean and efficient work area
-Physical ability to safely move required brewery items such as full kegs, grain bags & full pallets.
-A desire to work collaboratively and an ability to communicate clearly with all members of the team.
-Must be able to operate a forklift, pumps, and other brewing machinery in a safe and respectful manner.
-A willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, and occasional weekends.
Compensation and Benefits:
-Paid Time Off
-Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurances all available.
-401k with Company match