Packaging Operator

Boulevard Brewing Company

Packaging Operator

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

    SUMMARY

    The Packaging Line Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the packaging equipment, as well as the cleanliness and organization of the areas of the production floor that packaging occupies. Successful Packaging Line Operators work with a team to transfer finished beer into cans, bottles, and/or kegs, while adhering to quality procedures to ensure product is “Right the First Time". Packaging Line Operators maximize barrels per labor hours, minimize re-work costs, eliminate production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to internal and external customers. Hours will typically be 7am-3:30pm approximately, but overtime may be required.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assist in the operation of packaging equipment, including bottling, canning, and keg line production, and product packaging

    Assist in shipping and receiving duties as necessary

    Clean and organize packaging areas

    Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on the bottling line, keg line, and can line

    Adhere to safety standards, SOPs and company policies, including lockout tagout when machines are serviced

    Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment requirements

    Perform setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment

    Assure equipment is well maintained, functioning properly and perform operator-level maintenance on equipment

    Perform periodic visual checks to assure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist

    Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notify the packaging lead or manager of the issue

    Assist in the repacking of product

    Communicate with the packaging lead or manager if the proper materials are not available or need to be reordered, so production is not interrupted

    Communicate with the packaging lead or manager when there are maintenance or safety issues beyond an operators skill level

    Perform other related duties as assigned

    Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

    KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

    Attention to detail

    Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift driver certificate (will train)

    Ability to work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic, acid and other hazardous materials

    Ability to continuously lift 20 lbs., and 40 lbs as needed

    Ability to perform changeovers on bottling line (will train)

    Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary

    Ability to be present and ready to perform job duties by the scheduled start time – without the full team assembled, work cannot begin and many are left waiting for a few

    Work ethically and with integrity

    Compensation: $17.00 per hour