Packaging Tech

Company: Stone Brewing Co.
Location: Escondido
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJOIN THE REVOLUTIONStone Brewing is the ninth largest craft brewery in the United States. We brew badass beers on both coasts at our breweries in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA, and create amazing experiences at our bistro and taproom locations. We also operate one of the nation's largest craft-centric beverage distributors, Stone Distributing Company, serving our home region in Southern California. We've enjoyed an incredible 25 years of following our passion, and we are in search of people who are also passionate about pursuing their craft to join Team Stone. THE JOB The Packaging Technician position operates canning, bottling, and kegging equipment safely and efficiently with the goal of packaging our amazing beers of the highest quality. Shifts Include:Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM PST Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM PST Sunday - Thursday 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM PST THE BASICS

• Handle chemicals according to proper safe handling procedures.
• Perform visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray is used and the graphics on the box/tray are acceptable. Must ensure proper coding is on the bottle, cans, boxes/trays, and kegs in accordance with company standards.
• Must accurately fill out process quality checks to verify. Report any major defects or quality issues to the shift lead or supervisor.
• Maintain packaging lines, including starting and stopping packaging equipment
• Perform machine and beer line sanitation and clean in place (CIP) operations
• Effectively communicate to warehouse personnel any and all goods which will need to be returned to inventory if / when not used.
• Perform package format changeovers on equipment and production line as required. Use of hand tools to perform changeovers may be required.
• Load corrugate, labels, bottles/cans/kegs, carriers etc. in appropriate machines
• Watch flow of materials, i.e. cans/bottles/boxes/trays/kegs, etc. into appropriate machine and clear jams if necessary
• Operate forklift in safe and efficient manner. Stage/move/load/unload materials.
• Follow 5S and Lean Manufacturing Principles and maintain cGMP compliance.
• Recommend changes to SOPs when corrections are needed
• Assist in training team members as needed.
  
  WHAT YOU NEED
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Previous bottle, can or keg filling experience is preferred. Previous forklift experience preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. THE PERKS
    • Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
    • Personal Beer Benefits and Team Member Discounts
    • Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer. Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.

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