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Packaging Operator I

HALF ACRE BEER COMPANY
CHICAGO, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4, 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (with an occasional 5x8 hour Monday-Friday schedule) and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team. 

Packaging is a crucial step in the beer making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing.  Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset.  Packaging I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department.  This position reports to the Packaging Manager.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying
  • Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)
  • Washing, filling, and banding kegs
  • Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment
  • Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs
  • Setting up workstations before each run
  • Cleaning up workstations during and after each run
  • Assisting with changeovers on the canning line
  • Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)
Qualifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Must be 21 years old
  • First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality
  • Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own
  • Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks
  • Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done 
  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do
  • Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work
  • Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment  

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs
  • Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching
  • Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods

Salary : $17

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