Packaging Operator

About the role

The Packaging Operator position at The Lagunitas Brewing Company is responsible for efficiently and safely operating packaging line machinery while maintaining high quality assurance standards. This role requires troubleshooting machinery as needed and embodying the Lagunitas brand through hard work and a strong sense of urgency in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety standards set by Lagunitas and OSHA.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and good catch program.
• Manufactures and assembles packaging components, including assembly of mother cartons and beer shells, cans, bottles, and kegs of beer.
• Participates in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts, including 5S, DCS, Morning on the shop floor, problem-solving Kaizens, and Autonomous.
• Transports materials to and from designated areas using hand lifts, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Moves goods packed on pallets or crates around the facility.
• Operates multiple parts of the packaging line(s).
• Runs all aspects of kegging, bottling, and canning lines.
• Makes equipment and product changeovers, using tools as needed.
• Clean and fill of various types of kegs.
• Maintains quality control of various packaging processes, monitoring fill levels, aesthetics, and carbonation levels in finished beer.
• Responsible for the sanitation of their assigned area, including performing Clean In Place (CIP) tasks manually and automatically.
• Keeps track of stock levels of packaging materials.
• Observes and practices all Safety Procedures, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times on the Packaging Lines & Production Floor.
• Assists in or leads training of newly hired team members as needed.
• Performs 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 preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience working in a warehouse, production, or brewing environment.
• Must be 21+ years of age.

Key Relationships

Reports directly to Shift Supervisor and Packaging Manager.

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 majority of work schedule.
• Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions in a production environment.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, overtime as necessary, & holidays and weekends.