What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Firestone Walker Brewing Company?
Who We Are
Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in the wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.
Job Summary
The Packaging Operator is a designated position responsible for operating filler equipment and support equipment across all packaging lines, to include our Bottle Lines, Can Line, Keg Line, and Repack Line. To hold this position, an operator must be proficient with packaging equipment and ensure all packaged beer meets quality control standards. Additionally, a Packaging Operator is expected to set an example with their knowledge, character, and team-work skills, helping to create a positive and efficient work environment.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
An excellent benefits package including:
Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in the wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.
Job Summary
The Packaging Operator is a designated position responsible for operating filler equipment and support equipment across all packaging lines, to include our Bottle Lines, Can Line, Keg Line, and Repack Line. To hold this position, an operator must be proficient with packaging equipment and ensure all packaged beer meets quality control standards. Additionally, a Packaging Operator is expected to set an example with their knowledge, character, and team-work skills, helping to create a positive and efficient work environment.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Follow and efficiently execute the packaging schedule; ensure orders are met on time and meet all QC requirements.
- Understand and adjust packaging equipment parameters to maximize efficiency.
- Operate packaging line equipment (both filler and support) according to SOPs; ensure all QC parameters are being met.
- Keep all packaging and storage areas sanitized, organized, and clean.
- CIP and sanitize packaging lines according to SOPs.
- Oversee beer transfer from the various cellars utilizing Brewmaxx and monitoring it throughout production runs.
- Assist with directing support staff to aid in efficient packaging operation.
- Maintain awareness of inventory levels of relevant packaging materials; inform management if shortages exist.
- Use mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities to tune and maintain equipment for minimal downtime. Keep equipment clean and sanitary to ensure minimal downtime.
- Complete all initial and on-going assigned safety training.
- Other duties as assigned.
An excellent benefits package including:
- 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
- Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & matching
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 50% off employee discount on food, beer, and merchandise
- Employee gift card giveaways (redeemable for merchandise or beer)
- Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21
- FSA plan to save on out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses
Salary : $25 - $30