Packaging Technician-Iowa City

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with established safety protocols and procedures within the brewery.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot the canning line and related equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the canning area.
• Absorb inventory management and monitor stock levels of Pak-Techs, labels, and empty cans, ensuring timely communication of replenishment needs.
• Efficiently package products by assembling six-packs and twelve-packs into case trays and stacking them onto pallets.
• Operate keg washing and filling equipment with precision and adherence to quality standards.
• Safely operate a jib crane to support production processes.
• Operate a forklift in accordance with safety regulations to transport materials and products.

Competencies

• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot packaging machinery (e.g., canning lines, keg washers, labeling machines).
• Mechanical Aptitude: Understanding of basic mechanical functions to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Forklift Operation: Certification in safely handling forklifts for material transport.
• Quality Control: Ensure product packaging meets company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in labeling, packaging, and quality control.
• Communication & Teamwork: Collaboration with all parts of production teams, clear communication of issues, inventory levels, and operational concerns.

Core Values

The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, must be quality focused and enjoy working with a positive attitude and eager to contribute to a team that values and successes. Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are: 1. Set the Tone 2. Thirst for Improvement 3. We Care 4. Practice Candor 5. Passion Driven