Packaging Operator - 3rd shift

There’s Always a Seat at Our Bar. The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future—whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA.

Benefits

• Awesome family-friendly coverage for medical, dental, vision, and parental leave
• Time off: combination of vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Retirement: up to 4% match on 401K plan
• Four free cases of Lagunitas beverages a month & 50% off food and merch
• Employee happy hour, dog-friendly campus, live music
• Access to virtual fitness and wellness apps
• Pet insurance for dogs and cats
• Free lunch on Fridays

Pay

Starting at $21.50 per hour, paid biweekly.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety standards set by Lagunitas and OSHA
• Actively participate in safety meetings, audits, and good catch program
• Manufacture and assemble packaging components, including mother cartons, beer shells, cans, bottles, and kegs of beer
• Participate in TPM efforts: 5S, DCS, Morning on the shop floor, problem-solving Kaizens, and Autonomous Maintenance
• Transport materials to and from designated areas using hand lifts, forklifts, and other equipment
• Move goods packed on pallets or crates around the facility
• Operate multiple parts of the packaging line(s)
• Run all aspects of kegging, bottling, and canning lines
• Make equipment and product changeovers, using tools as needed
• Clean and fill various types of kegs
• Monitor and react to QA specifications: quality control of packaging processes, fill levels, aesthetics of outer packaging and labels, and carbonation levels in finished beer
• Responsible for sanitation of assigned area, including Clean In Place (CIP) tasks (manual and automated)
• Keep track of stock levels of packaging materials
• Observe and practice all safety procedures, including wearing proper PPE at all times on the packaging lines and production floor
• Assist in or lead training of newly hired team members as needed
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Forklift experience desired
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience working in a warehouse, production, or brewing environment
• Must be 21+ years of age

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for the majority of the work schedule
• Must tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions in a production environment
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, overtime as necessary, and holidays and weekends

Key Relationships

Reports directly to Shift Supervisor and Packaging Manager.