Craft Brewery Canning Line Operator
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Process (Operations)
- Set up, start up, and operate canning line equipment (rinser, filler, seamer, labeler, pack-out)
- Verify correct materials, labels, and packaging components prior to startup (line clearance)
- Maintain target speeds and efficiency
- Adjust equipment to maintain proper fill levels and seam integrity
- Perform changeovers between SKUs, can sizes, and packaging formats
- Perform basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical adjustments
- Minimize downtime and escalate issues when required
- Accurately record production data in real time (output, downtime, scrap)
- Quality
- Perform in-process quality checks per defined frequency and SOP requirements (fill levels, seam integrity, labeling)
- Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming product
- Ensure correct product coding, labeling, and complete lot traceability documentation
- Stop production or escalate when quality standards are not met
- Maintain compliance with all product specifications and quality standards
- Support corrective actions and root cause investigations
- Document all quality checks and results
- cGMP / Sanitation
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Maintain work area in a state of continuous audit readiness
- Execute cleaning and sanitation procedures (including CIP) per SOP requirements
- Complete sanitation and housekeeping documentation
- Follow hygiene and contamination control requirements
- Ensure proper handling and storage of materials and finished goods
- Safety
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Wear required PPE
- Report unsafe conditions or behaviors
- Stop work if unsafe conditions exist
- Operate equipment safely
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures
- Participate in safety training
- Throughput (cans per minute)
- Downtime percentage
- Scrap / waste levels
- Fill accuracy compliance
- Seam integrity compliance
- Changeover efficiency
- GMP compliance
- 1+ year manufacturing or packaging experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Brewery or beverage experience preferred
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Ability to follow procedures
- Standing for long periods
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Wet, cold, and noisy environment
- Use of PPE required
Job Summary
Responsible for operating and maintaining the canning line to package finished beer safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards, cGMP requirements, and safety procedures. This role ensures accurate production, proper product handling, and adherence to all sanitation and traceability requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Key Performance Metrics
Qualifications
Skills
Work Environment
Compensation
$19.00 - $21.00 per hour
About the Role
Belching Beaver Brewery is a thriving craft beer brewery dedicated to producing high-quality and innovative products for our community. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and our vibrant team-oriented culture.
We are seeking a canning line operator to join our production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and is comfortable working in a fast-paced brewery production facility. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to packaging cans into boxes, palletizing finished cases and storing/organizing pallets in finished goods inventory. Flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential for success in this position.
Belching Beaver Brewery
Launched in 2012, Belching Beaver Brewery evolved from a desire to make great beer and have a ‘Dam Good Time’ doing it. The award-winning craft beer company is focused on two things: First, have a brand that offers quality craft beer, while also being whimsical and fun to inspire good times. Each Belching Beaver beer release carries its own individual style and personality. Second, make beer for everyone and all palates. From easy-drinking Blondes, Triple IPAs, Milk Stouts, Imperial Stouts as well as sours and barrel-aged beers, Belching Beaver Brewery has it!
Belching Beaver Brewery is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics outlined by federal, state, or local laws.