The packaging operator is responsible to operate the packaging machines in a safe way and according to schedule. Carrying out cleaning, quality control procedures and change over the packaging machine. He/she is also responsible for all aspects of beer packaging, as well as some warehousing, and shipping/receiving dutie

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operating the packaging machines and anticipate and standard and non-standard situations in a safe way

2. Take quality control measurements, record these and act upon deviations by adjusting the process

3. Report on safety, quality and production progress in reporting systems and DCS

4. Changeover of machines by following change over procedures

5. Carry our cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening conform the standards

6. Solve minor technical problems and assist during breakdowns

7. Organize the workplace according to the 5S standard

8. Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according to standard operating procedures

9. Assist in the implementation and documentation of SOPs as they relate to packaging operations

10. Keep and maintain packaging records

11. CIP canning line and kegging equipment

12. Operate and maintain all packaging equipment

13. Troubleshoot mechanical problems with packaging equipment

14. Train new canning line and kegging personnel in proper machine operation and safety procedures

15. Recognize low fills and improperly filled/packaged product

16. Organize inventory of finished beer, bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies

17. Keep and maintain raw material records for bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies

18. Create and maintain a plan for equipment P.M.s to provide customers with a superior product while maintaining efficiency at or above goals

19. Ensure department maintains Great Rhythm Brewing Company’s commitment to a consistent and quality product

20. Other duties as needed or assigned

Job Requirements

• Academic requirement: Diploma/ certificate  in machine operation(forklift) or related

• Work experience: 2 years of experience

Additional Competencies:

• Experience in either a production brewery or brewpub with demonstrated understanding of the process of packaging beer and equipment involved

• Basic understanding of QA and QC tests and best practices for processing and packaging beer

• Attention to detail and safety

• Able to work in a team environment

• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Be self-motivated

• Possess mechanical aptitude

• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently without loss of attention to quality

• Flexible schedule both hours of availability and days of week

• Must be able to repeatedly stretch, kneel, bend, twist, push, pull, stand, walk for duration of the shift, lift 55+ pounds

• Work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and sometimes moderately loud environments

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