Job Description

This includes preparing the lines for start-up and for production runs. You will also be responsible for coordinating changeovers and communicating progress, changes, and/or issues on your line(s), as well as filling out paperwork relating to the lines.

You will be part of a team that the company relies on to help drive our culture as a great place to work, therefore you must be reliable and a good communicator.

We brew greatness together - our culture is the key to our success. If you join us and have a strong work ethic, there are opportunities to grow and expand your responsibilities.

Job Duties:

• Prepare packaging lines for start-up, including checking production schedules and making sure required material is available; ensure proper materials are on hand and ready for production; complete necessary paperwork
• Coordinate changeover activities to help ensure all aspects of the process occurs quickly and efficiently with as little downtime as possible
• Communicate activities (and changeovers) and any changes made on the line to coworkers and other necessary departments
• Ensure all specifications are being followed
• Ensure quality documentation and other paperwork is filled out correctly and completely
• Track downtime
• Adhere to all manufacturing practices and abide by all safety and sanitation regulations
• Prepare for the next shift by ensuring all necessary information is shared, such as changes or issues which must be communicated effectively
• Attend and participate in daily production meetings, weekly team meetings, and any other plant meetings as needed
• Meet with coworkers to discuss production issues and workflow
• Abide by all OSHA regulations and ensure work areas are safe and free of safety violations; immediately report safety concerns and hazards or unsafe acts to supervisor or manager
• Continuously monitor quality of output and check finished product for defects
• Continuously monitor equipment to detect issues; clearly communicate issues/concerns to maintenance and your supervisor
• Participate in continuous improvement program (i.e., active participation in root cause problem-solving, open communication, generating ideas, 5s, and follow standardized work procedures)
• Demonstrate dependability and promote teamwork
• We encourage you to bring ideas to us to help make this an even better place to work

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred but not required
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred, or functional experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make independent judgments
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and interact effectively as a team contributor supporting company initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Dependability, flexibility, and accountability are required skills for this role

This job requires shift work - a 12-hour continental shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Must be able to meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements outlined either with or without accommodation
• Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods of time