The Boston Beer Company

Packaging Tech


PayCompetitive
LocationMilton/Delaware
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 13860

      We are currently hiring a Packaging Tech in Milton, DE.

      Keeps the Packaging Line running through efficient coordination of equipment and materials. Efficiently prepares bottles and packages beer for shipping. Performs and monitors cleaning and sanitation efforts to ensure that the Packaging Line is always ready to run while maintaining sanitation of all packaging and peripheral areas.

      What You'll Brew:

      • Monitors and performs CIP operations in adherence of sanitation directives
      • Operates and troubleshoots all packaging and kegging equipment
      • Stacks, prepares and coordinates the delivery of finished product to the Warehouse
      • Achieves and records quality benchmarks through the completion and monitoring of all various QC line initiatives
      • Operates a forklift properly and safely
      • Keeps the line always running efficiently and effectively while minimizing beer and material losses
      • Utilizes and troubleshoots all equipment as introduced on the Packaging/Kegging line, including operator controls such as PLC, etc.
      • Maintains departmental standards for efficiency, quality, safety and sanitation during all shift rotations
      • Enforces and adheres to all safety regulations as required by the position and departmental and company safety policies
      • Ensures all machinery is stocked with necessary materials, including glue, glass, crowns, labels, cartons and cases; maximizes resources by minimizing waste
      • Rotating Shifts

      What Ingredients You'll Bring:

      Minimum Qualifications:

      • 5+ years of machine operation experience in a production environment required
      • Mechanical and/or electrical skills/experience required
      • All production roles are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam to comply with their specific role requirement(s)
      • Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test
      • Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
      • Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
      • Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
      • Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
      • Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
      • Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
      • Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Bottling line/high-speed filling operation experience preferred

      Level: 9

      In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $19 - $28 per hour.

      Some Perks:

      Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

      In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

      Tuition reimbursement

      Fertility/adoption support

      Free financial coaching

      Health & wellness program and discounts

      Professional development & training

      Free beer!

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      *Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

      Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

  • About the company

      Well-known brewery with a long history lures locals & visitors with tours, tastings & a gift shop.