Packaging Operator, 2nd Shift | Victory Brewing - Parkesburg, PA

About the role

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, comprising 5 successful craft brands with a combined history of 75+ years. ABV operates in 5 states, including taprooms, production facilities, and its corporate headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily packaging activities on bottling and can lines are executed safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintains a clean work area, free from waste, glass, cardboard, etc.
• Maintains the correct attachment of packaging machine to the bright tanks to prevent contamination of the machine or the bright tank
• Ensures the finished product is correct (right beer, label, crown, bottle and packaging)
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and projects as directed by the Packaging Supervisor, including, but not limited to; cleaning, painting, disposing of old product, assembling packaging, taking inventory, light maintenance, recycling management, etc.
• Operates packaging equipment (box shop, depalletizers, packers, wrappers, sealers, palletizers) or work in other departments as necessary
• Completes PM projects as directed by supervisor or maintenance personnel
• Reports any quality issues with glass, packaging or mechanical issues with machinery to the appropriate authority
• Assists in ensuring the packaging line is running to maximum efficiency
• Communicates with QA to ensure timely correction of quality issues
• Trains less experienced personnel to improve their skills
• Solves maintenance issues with packaging equipment without the assistance of maintenance personnel
• Ensures all tasks, as indicated by Maintenance & Cleaning Logs, are completed in all areas of packaging
• Performs fill-level checks
• Ensures DO, CO2, and TPO analysis of packaged products are within specification
• Ensures the quality and appearance of the finish product and has the communication skills to stop packaging and report issues to supervisor to prevent loss of product

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Packaging Associate or equivalent packaging or manufacturing operations experience
• Availability to work 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday, 1:45pm-10:15pm
• Familiarity with brewery safety programs and priority commitment to operator safety
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
• An understanding of brewery sanitation and food safety programs
• Packaging Operator should be safety and quality focused in all work activities, including the proper use of required PPE
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask
• Basic knowledge of brewing and cellaring processes
• The ability to smoothly handle multiple demands and rapid change
• The ability to operate with minimal supervision
• The ability to think critically and solve problems
• The willingness to fill in other job duties as necessary

Physical Requirements

• Candidate should be able to lift at least 55 lbs. from ground level and move 165 lbs. of kegged beer from one location to another
• Able to stand for long periods of time and able to bend over, twist, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
• Able to use small hand tools, including wrenches and a small propane blow torch
• Able to use hands to perform fine manipulation, handle or feel, and must be able to reach with hands and arms
• Able to identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste) requiring close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to climb and descend ladders, occasionally work at heights, and confined spaces
• Able to obtain the ABV Forklift Certification