We are currently hiring a Packaging Operator in Breinigsville, PA to work our Night Shift, 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM.

As a Packaging Operator, you will receive training in all areas of the Packaging Department and become skilled in operating all equipment within your designated work area. 

Shift Details – Night Shift

We offer two rotating night shift schedules:

: Sunday through Tuesday, plus every other Saturday

: Wednesday through Friday, plus every other Saturday

Shift Hours: 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM

Please note: Candidates must be available for either schedule, including alternating Saturdays.

What You'll Brew:

• Perform Quality checks, testing, and complete paperwork as required
• Conduct proper sanitation duties. This involves the complete cleaning of all the equipment within the facility.
• Foaming equipment, hoses, brooms, shovels, brushes, scrapers, squeegees, and the numerous chemicals that are necessary to sanitize the designated site
• Have a functional understanding of computer systems and automated equipment to input data as required.
• Communicate with coworkers through various channels, including, but not limited to face to face interactions, brewery phones, and radios
• Work autonomously to perform operational, cleaning, inspection, and minor lubrication tasks as required
• Follow manufacturing best practices implemented within the department, such as equipment center lining, visualization, and 6S. Make recommendations for the process
• Operate forklifts as required
• Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies in daily standard work to drive improvements in safety, quality, and overall line performance
• Assist other operators and departments in training, repair work, and equipment operation as needed
• Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot and cold room environments

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
•  Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
•  Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
•  Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
•  Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
•  Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
•  Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may require to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception Working Conditions
•  There is frequent exposure to production environments:
•  Subject to loud and constant noise 
•  Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold 
• The operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts, that necessitates high situational awareness 
• Work overtime as needed, which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays completed

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience with High speed CPG manufacturing 
• Forklift experience 
• Proficient with Computer systems and automated equipment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to learn and accurately utilize company systems; operate computers and automated equipment and input data as required
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms
• Must be able to work assigned shifts as needed
• Ability to lift to 60 lbs repetitively throughout the shift
• Be able to stand, twist, and bend as required for 90% of the work schedule
• Work overtime as needed, which may require 12-hour days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Level 9

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $22.40 per hour. 

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent and reward, develop, and retain them.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k, and more, full-time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. To help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [email protected] for assistance

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