Packaging Technician

Disability Accommodation If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. About Highland Brewing Highland is proudly independent, deeply rooted, and generating joy for our customers and our community. As the first brewery in Asheville since Prohibition, our beer and destination brewery are authentic tastes of the heart and soul of a place that continues to captivate people. Committed to quality, sustainability, and community, Highland champions a “Thirst for Good” across the Southern Appalachians. Working at Highland We are proud to be absurdly people-focused. To support the physical, mental, and financial health of our team, we offer a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, no‑cost mental health and financial services, paid time off, paid holidays, free beer, and so much more! Position Title Packaging Technician Status Full time, hourly, non‑exempt About the role The Packaging Technician position entails maintaining and running high‑speed machinery on the bottling line, canning line and cleaning/filling kegs. This position is responsible for safely operating equipment to package beer in bottles, cans, and kegs. Essential Job Functions Performs assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling, canning and kegging lines Cleans kegs in accordance with established protocols Completes required paperwork accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner Helps maintain equipment Cleans the area at the end of each shift and on the cleaning schedule as defined by the Master Sanitation schedule Performs quality checks to ensure all products are packaged within target specifications Follows safety procedures and wears all required PPE Performs other duties as assigned Education High‑school diploma or equivalent; college preferred Experience Experience in forklift operation At least one year of related experience in a production facility is preferred Strong mechanical background with equipment repair experience preferred Industry experience with beer packaging and related equipment preferred Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to follow directions Ability to safely operate machinery Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work both independently and within a team Ability to recognize and respond to machinery malfunctions and safety hazards Ability to contribute to a positive work environment Ability to learn quickly and apply new procedures and skills Ability to work well under pressure Strong work ethic Strong communication skills Interest in/passion for working in the craft beer industry Working Conditions Ability to stand for long periods of time and do physically demanding work is required Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery is required Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels is required Willingness to occasionally work later evenings and weekends is required Willingness to occasionally work events including evenings and weekends is required At‑Will Employment Employment with Highland Brewing Co. may be terminated by either Highland or the employee at any time with or without cause or notice. Schedule 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday with occasional overtime as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr