Packaging Operator I

Job Details: Job Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL, Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25Hourly, JOB 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)  

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