Packaging Operator

Go Brewing is seeking an experienced Packaging Operator to lead and optimize all packaging operations. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality, efficient packaging for Go Brewing.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep experience in beverage packaging, team management, and process improvement in a high-volume production environment. A positive, can-do attitude is a must!

Compensation

• Salary range: $50-$60k based on experience
• Benefits 
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Supplemented gym membership reimbursement at new gym adjacent to brewery
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily packaging operations ensuring efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment including filler, de-palletizer, compressed gases, and pasteurizer.
• Lead, train, develop the packaging team on best practices, equipment operation, and safety protocols fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with brewing, operations, and logistics teams to ensure seamless production flow, manage inventory, troubleshoot, and minimize downtime.
• Document key quality performance measurements, verifying all packaged products meet required specifications.
• Monitor and improve packaging line efficiencies, minimizing waste and maximizing throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in packaging operations.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to manage packaging material inventory, quality, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of packaging or production management experience in a brewery, beverage manufacturing, or CPG environment.
• Experience on CODI and similar in-line canning lines a plus. 
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining packaging equipment.
• Deep understanding of packaging line efficiency, automation, and quality control.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to analyze performance data and drive process improvements.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems is a plus.
• Ability to manipulate valves and clamps. 
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time. 
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, stoop, and climb ladders. 
• Ability to lift 60 pounds without assistance. 
• Ability to push, pull, and move objects up to 160 pounds. 
• Personal, reliable transportation.

Go Brewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.