PACKAGING

Bent Paddle is seeking a mechanically inclined, hardworking team player to join our Packaging crew. The packaging team works with a Wild Goose 5 head canning line and a Brewsky 100, with limited seasonal bottling. This position requires a flexible work schedule, and willingness to work together as a team to break down obstacles and create solutions to meet quality and production goals. Shifts vary depending on season and inventory needs starting as early as 5 am or as late as 10 am, working either 4×10’s, or 5×8’s.

ALL IN A DAYS WORK:

The successful candidate for this position will be a go-getter who is up for a good adventure. Someone with a strong team player positive attitude. They should also have a good mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills. This position requires someone who is good at multitasking and while being detail oriented. Preferred experience working in a repetitive manufacturing/production environment. Must be able to lift 55 pounds, twist/turn, reach over shoulders, bend/stoop and stand/walk on a continual basis, also move half barrel kegs weighing 170 lbs. Forklift experience is preferred.

– Complete all aspects of day to day packaging processes

– Set up and breakdown of canning and kegging line

– Operate machinery including canning line, bottling line, forklift and kegging line

– Palletize cases & kegs

– Work with production team on QA/QC to ensure high quality consistency product

– Equipment maintenance and ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues as well as perform preventative maintenance

– Coordinate and communicate with brewery team to ensure we are all paddling in the same direction

– Assist in tracking of weekly packaging materials product availability

– Stock, organize and maintain cleanliness of packaging equipment and stations

– Operate forklift in a proficient and safe manner. Abide by all OSHA regulations

– Additional support of warehouse when needed: unloading/receiving shipments with proper reconciliation

– Work with all departments and Management in a professional, approachable, helpful and positive manner

– All other duties as assigned