PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

JOB OVERVIEW:  Packaging Technician is responsible for packaging beer into cans and kegs for wholesale distribution. Position requires a fundamental knowledge of operating, maintaining, and cleaning packaging equipment. 

Working for Payette Brewing Company means working with like-minded, fun-loving people who are passionate about beer, making quality products, and excellent customer service. Our employees share a strong team spirit and are recognized for hard work. The Brewery is committed to using quality ingredients with integrity and innovation in the industry. Our facility boasts a killer Tap Room, a fun Beer Garden, and 22,000 square feet of pristine production space.

Our employees don’t just work for Payette. They have fun working for Payette.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Canning Line

    • Operating canning line on a regular basis as directed by Packaging Lead to meet the production schedule.

    • Have knowledge of canning line machinery to perform canning operations. This includes knowledge of depalletizer, filler, seamer, date coder, filtec, and switchback.

    • Perform canning line changeovers between 12 and 16 oz cans.

    • Perform daily CIP based on SOPs to keep canning line in shape and preserve quality of finished beer through the line.

    • Label cans as necessary

    • Record daily canning on batch packaging logs.

  • 12 and 24 Packing

    • Run switchback to package 12 and 24 packs as directed.

    • Keep switchback machine clean to keep it operating properly.

  • Keg Washing

    • Have knowledge of keg washing SOPs to thoroughly clean kegs as necessary to meet packaging schedule.

  • Keg Filling 

    • Have knowledge of keg filling SOPs.

    • Fill kegs based on packaging schedule.

    • Record daily keg filling on batch packaging logs.

  • Cleaning

    • Keep packaging equipment and area clean daily.

    • Perform deep clean/foaming of line daily. 

    • Sweep and mop packaging area weekly.

    • Keep packaging material storage clean and organized.

    • Take trash and recycling out as needed to keep area organized.

    • Destroy unsellable beer and low fills on a regular basis.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintenance

    • Assist Packaging Lead on equipment maintenance as needed. Equipment includes canning line and components, switchback, keg washer, pallet wrapper and forklift.

  • Order Fulfillment

    • Assist Warehouse Supervisor in building tap room and distributor orders as needed.

  • Sensory Panel

    • Participate in brewery sensory panel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Full-time position $15/per hour starting rate.

  • Work in a rad environment, alongside even rad-er people!

  • PTO accrued each calendar year, starting at a rate of 10 days/year. 5 days PTO awarded on first day of employment.

  • Health care coverage for self and eligible dependents available the first day of employment. Payette pays 50% of monthly premium.

  • Dental and Vision insurance is available, employee pays 100% of the premium.

  • Beer – lots of it.

To apply please send resume to careers@payettebrewing.com or through the link below.