Packaging Operator I

Job DetailsJob Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL 60625Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 HourlyJOB SUMMARY:

The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4 x 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (an occasional 5 x 8 hour Monday-Friday week as needed), 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 Operator 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)

QualificationsREQUIRED 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