Packaging Specialist

Packaging SpecialistDo you have an interest in beer production? Do you like working with machinery? Do you work with a team? This might be the position for you. The Packaging Specialist is responsible for all aspects of operating and maintaining the packaging equipment, fulfilling production plans while learning and growing in the industry. This is a full-time position as an integral member of the production team. The Packaging Specialist must consistently follow set SOP's, while troubleshooting issues as they come up. This position requires critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to work with a team. This position works closely with cellar and QA/QC teams to ensure product and process are running smoothly. The Packaging Specialist Reports directly to the Packaging Manager.Essential DutiesCanning Beer Operating and troubleshooting packaging equipment on our Pneuman Scale Angelus 6 Head In-Line FillerLoading unloading empty cans and can pallets into a Ska-Fab De-PalletizerOffloading and Palletizing Finished Cans onto a pallet for DistributionOrganizing and cleaning packaging areas dailyMaintaining accurate production documentation and shift reportingKegging Beer Cleaning kegs on a Premier Stainless Keg WasherManual Filling of Kegs from the Brite Tank or Canning Line ManifoldMaintaining and troubleshooting Packaging Equipment Scheduling, and following up on all quarterly and preventative maintenance needed on equipment involved in packagingAssist with warehouse organization Build Orders, Fill Distribution TrucksAssist with Inventory ManagementQualifications:The ability to communicate with other team members to prioritize and finish production tasksMechanical aptitude with tools and equipmentProven ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issuesAbility to take the initiative on projects and follow through to completionA self-starter mentality and exceptional driveBe able to work safely and efficiently in a wet, non climate-controlled environment, with hazardous chemicals and temperaturesRegular, consistent availability to work eight (8) hour shifts, weekend availabilityAbility to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed according to production needsDrive the Forklift safely with pallets of kegs, cans, grains, and barrelsCurrent, valid driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor VehiclesIntimate knowledge of craft beer, beer styles, flavors and aromas, as well as the desire to learn more and become familiar with Societe Brewing Company's production process, and beer portfolioLanguage Skills: Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as identification, receipts and instructional materials is required, as is the ability to effectively communicate with customers or employees of the organization.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations is required. Problem-solving within the parameters of one's scope of responsibilities for this position is required.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use their hands to handle materials, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently be required to talk or hear, and will occasionally be required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or push or pull up 50L kegs (weighing 140 pounds each), though adequate tools and assistance will be provided, when possible, to ease this process. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust optical focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to Hazardous chemicals, and water temperatures of 200+ degrees. Employee will be required to go into the cold box—which is kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit—for periods of up to 30 minutes at a time. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work ranges from moderate to very loud.Character and References: You must be able to work well with others, and be respectful of your fellow employees at all times.