I Wanna Work At Ska
It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where our community-minded organization does all we can to give back.
If you’re interested in one of our positions and your skills fit our needs, please complete the online application.
All applications must be accompanied with Resume and Cover Letter to be considered.
No Phone Calls, Please.
Ska Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where we work hard and play harder. Our community-minded organization does all it can to give back to the town we love.
About the Job
Wage Range $16.00-18.00/hour
In this position, you will be responsible for keeping each of our distinct craft brews flowing into cans, bottles and kegs while taking care of our world-famous barley pop. This is a fast-paced, repetitive, physically demanding position that will require availability during a variety of shifts and occasional extended hours.
Responsibilities
Operate all bottling, canning and kegging machines
Build boxes for cans, mixed cases, and storage
Safely hand dip 22-ounce bottles in hot wax
Loading/unloading of bottling components on the filling line
Building, unloading, and moving pallets of kegs, cans and bottles of finished product
Routine cleaning and maintenance tasks
Compliance with CIP standards
Light fork-lift work
Wrap pallets
Assist with warehouse operations as necessary such as cleaning, organizing, etc.
Non-Routine Responsibilities
Assist cellar in daily operations
Assist brew house in daily operations
Assist lab in daily operations
Assist Warehouse in daily operations
Helping with snow removal as needed
Our Ideal Candidate
Must be at least 21 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
Has a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds, and maneuver 165 lb. kegs, repeatedly
Must be comfortable working on their feet, reaching over shoulders, twisting, turning, and squatting for over eight hours at a time
Works safely with chemicals of varying composition
Has the ability to follow directions and multi-task; can shift gears quickly to new tasks
Works independently as well as in a team environment
Has strong mechanical ability with problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Is able to work all shifts, additional hours and weekends as necessary
Has reliable transportation and is able to consistently arrive at work on time
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Co.)
Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
401(k) with company match
Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
Paid Holidays
Dining Discount
Future Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Volunteer Time
Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!
Prior to your start date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check.