Packaging Technician I
MadTree BrewingAbout the role
About MadTree Brewing
Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour,and raise a glass to doing things differently.
We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.
MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that is rooted in Cincy and planted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, free mental health support, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.
Looking for a hands-on role where you're the final check on quality? Join our Production team as a full-time Packaging Technician I, where you'll run canning lines and kegging equipment to get our award-winning beers and canned cocktails out to customers. Be part of a team that's truly committed to building a better community – because great drinks should come with great purpose.
POSITION: Packaging Technician I
LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH
REPORTS TO: Packaging Lead
SHIFTS: Mon-Fri, 7AM-3PM and 6AM-2PM (rotating schedules)
COMPENSATION RANGE: $16.00 - $18.98
POSITION SUMMARY: The Packaging Technician I works within the Production Department with responsibility for safely and efficiently operating packaging equipment and supporting packaging operations. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate canning line equipment including setup, managing supplies, stocking, pulling finished product off the line, basic troubleshooting, palletizing, cleaning, and sanitizing.
- Operate keg filling machine including cleaning, sanitizing, and filling kegs, palletizing and storing full kegs, and basic troubleshooting.
- Conduct proper sanitation duties involving complete cleaning of all equipment within the facility using foaming equipment, hoses, brooms, shovels, brushes, scrapers, squeegees, and chemicals (caustic, acid, and detergents).
- Conduct basic equipment and product changeovers following established procedures.
- Stock and organize the cooler, as well as other general organization, movement, and handling of supplies, materials, and products.
- Accurately and completely follow all packaging Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Identify and report operational and quality control issues to the Packaging Lead and/or Head Brewer.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including cross-training initiatives and supporting other production areas.
- Enthusiastically spends a minimum of 16 hours per year volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- 1-2 years of professional packaging, manufacturing, or production experience preferred but not required.
IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficient in the use of packaging equipment, such as: canning line components, keg filling equipment, conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and powered industrial trucks.
- Maintains focus and productivity in a dynamic and demanding environment under direct supervision.
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