Variety Packaging Operator

Variety Packaging Operator

Company Introduction: Impact Beverage provides scalability to the world’s fastest growing beverage brands. As this market has grown rapidly, so has Impact Beverage. We are a beverage manufacturing and warehousing company known for an innovative business model and dynamic company culture. Our team at Impact Beverage is open-minded about continuous improvement and embraces technology to help make our products exceed customer expectations.

Job Overview: The Variety Packaging Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment that assembles mixed product cases or multipacks according to production schedules. This role ensures products are packaged accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable and committed to maintaining high production and quality performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Location: 4330 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45232

Reports To: Packaging Team Leader

Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits • 401K retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match, no vesting period (eligible after 6 months of employment) • Paid vacation and paid designated holidays • On-site Impact Food Hall with health-conscious lunch provided 3x per week • Wellness program benefit • Adoption/IVF/IUI assistance benefit • Childcare assistance benefit • Community service assistance benefit • more!

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor variety packaging equipment to ensure accurate and efficient packing of mixed product cases or multipacks
• Verify correct product mix, labels and packaging materials used according to production schedules and specifications
• Perform line changeovers and adjustments as needed for different product SKUs
• Conduct visual quality checks on packaging appearance, codes, seals and counts to ensure all products meet company and customer standards
• Maintain accurate production records, including counts, waste, downtime, etc.
• Troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions, material shortages or product issues to supervisor
• Assist with routine cleaning, sanitation and preventative maintenance of equipment and work areas
• Collaborate with team member to ensure smooth line operation and efficient changeovers
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and communicating opportunities for process, safety or efficiency enhancements
• Follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices in support of Impact Beverage Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification including but not limited to documentation, housekeeping, use of hair/facial coverings, wear of nitrile gloves, and the wear of jewelry

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effective, constructive, and efficient coordination, communication, and collaboration with all members of the Impact Beverage Staff, especially members of the Production Department
• Working when and as needed to achieve production schedule goals
• Conducting oneself in a professional manner when representing Impact Beverage, whether inside or outside of the facility

Physical Demands:

• Operate inside confined spaces
• Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Possess the manual dexterity to operate hand tools
• Execute repetitive motions for long periods when necessary
• Required to stand, crouch, lift and climb ladders
• Work at height
• Wear appropriate PPE for a given task
• Follow Impact Beverage Dress Code

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner
• 18 years of age or older
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

About Impact Beverage

Impact Beverage provides scalability to the world’s fastest growing beverage brands. As this market has grown rapidly, so has Impact Beverage. We are a beverage manufacturing and warehousing company known for an innovative business model and dynamic company culture. Our team at Impact Beverage is open-minded about continuous improvement and embraces technology to help make our products exceed customer expectations. As one of the fastest-growing private manufacturing companies in the Cincinnati region, we're building something special.