Packaging Machine Operator

City Brewing Company

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America's largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on safety throughout our facilities, quality of products produced for our customers, communication at all levels, growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

Packaging Machine Operators at City work as a team to ensure liquid production is safely and efficiently processed through our packaging production line. This individual will be responsible for daily production duties on an assigned area of the packaging line; they are the owners of their machine centers, identifying potential risks and ensuring product flows smoothly throughout their area of the line. This role is a key part in achieving City's objective of producing high quality products timely to ensure on-time delivery to our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for daily activities of their assigned area of the packaging line to ensure the product adheres to City's safety, quality, and cleanliness standards

Adheres to Good Manufacturing Principles to maintain safety of the work environment and quality of the product

Ensures quality checks are completed on assigned machine center and product requirements

Maintains appropriate levels of raw materials as needed to prevent downtime

Reads work orders and uses computer workstations to ensure appropriate operator checklists

Complies with all work and safety rules, including wearing of GMPs and personal protective equipment

Participates in training as needed to ensure updated policies and procedures are understood and implemented; supports team members in transitioning to new policies

Ability to work a flexible shift, including daily and weekend overtime as needed to support production

Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, health standard, and sanitation as mandated by FDA regulations, Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies municipal, state and federal

Records inventories metrics and other related line metrics to ensure appropriate shift schedule transition

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED certificate, required

At least 2 years experience in manufacturing environment, preferred

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, preferred

Proficiency using a computer to record and submit daily metrics

Ability to work collaboratively with a large team to achieve agreed upon metrics

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.