Packaging Operator, Brooklyn

About Us 

As the first female and veteran-owned production brewery in NYC, TALEA’s brewery and taproom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn opened in March 2021. With a 20 barrel brew house and 1 barrel pilot system, we brew crowd favorites as well as experimental small batch beers, all with the mission of creating easy-to-love beers for beer nerds and novices alike. Having been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Grub Street, Forbes, Business Insider, Thrillist, The Infatuation, Eater, Cheddar, Time Out, and more, TALEA is making a mark on the beer industry. 

The Role 

We are looking for someone passionate about TALEA’s mission to diversify the people brewing and drinking craft beer. The quality, consistency, and creativity of our beers are of paramount importance. We are looking for a cellar/packaging person to join our production team as we rapidly scale in the coming years.

As a member of the nimble TALEA team, you’ll be joining a growing company in its early stages and will report to the Head of Production and Lead Brewer. We value autonomy, ambition, grit, and an insatiable desire to exceed expectations while making phenomenal beer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packing out, palletizing, and wrapping pallets of beer for distro/taprooms
• Assist with operating the canning line, labeler, and date code printer to ensure efficient performance and highest quality of packaged beer
• Clean and maintain all cooperage on a regular basis
• Rack beer into kegs
• Inform the brewing team of any equipment or mechanical issues that are observed
• Assist in the cleaning of the cellar areas and the washing of equipment, floors and equipment 

Requirements

• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, you take initiative and work autonomously
• Strong communication skills & attention to detail
• 1-2 years of packaging or cellaring is considered a plus
• Familiarity with Wild Goose canning lines is considered a plus
• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Available to work 8-10 hour shifts Monday-Tuesday most weeks, with the ability to come in during weekends and holidays when required. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation

• This role pays $22-25 / hour based on experience

Benefits

• 50% healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees and dependents
• 401k program with matching

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.