Pack Line Operator

Pack Line Operator

Are you looking to kick start your career in brewing? Get your foot in the door at New Holland Brewing Company as a Pack Line Operator! In this full-time role, you will work four 10-hour days per week.

Our Mission: To enrich the lives of our customers by creating exceptional beverages, food, and service that grow a thriving business.

Our Vision: To inspire meaningful connection.

Our Values: We Believe - We Engage - We Own - We Lead - We Act With Integrity - We Care

Pack Line Operator

Job Summary

The Pack Line Operator executes day‑to‑day packaging line activities including machine operation, quality checks, material handling, sanitation, changeovers, and documentation. This role partners closely with the Packaging team, Maintenance, and QA to maintain throughput, minimize loss, and ensure packaged goods meet New Holland’s quality and safety standards.

Accountability Chart

At New Holland Brewing Company, every role has an Accountability Chart that clearly defines the 3–5 core outcomes the role owns to move the business forward. The Accountability Chart helps candidates and team members understand what success looks like.

• Execute Safe and Efficient Packaging Operations: Operate packaging equipment safely and efficiently to meet production rate and quality standards.
• Maintain Sanitation, Organization, and GMP Compliance: Uphold cleaning, sanitation, and organizational standards across packaging lines and work areas.
• Perform Routine Quality Inspections: Conduct quality checks to ensure packaged product meets specifications, accuracy, and compliance requirements.
• Support Material Handling and Line Flow: Assist with material movement, staging, and line supply to support uninterrupted production.
• Complete Documentation and Shift Records: Maintain accurate production counts, inventory updates, and required documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and act in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision & Values
• Operate bottling, canning, and kegging machinery safely, performing basic adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Perform quality checks on packaging (fill levels, seams, torque, coding) and escalate issues promptly.
• Move materials and finished goods using forklifts or pallet jacks; support staging and line supply.
• Execute routine changeovers, clean‑in‑place (CIP), and equipment sanitation following SOPs and chemical‑usage standards.
• Maintain accurate packaging inventory counts and complete required shift or production documentation.
• Reduce packaging loss by monitoring machine performance, performing timely adjustments, and communicating maintenance needs.
• Follow all food‑safety, GMP, safety, and facility requirements including PPE, LOTO, chemical handling, and confined‑space protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machinery operation/troubleshooting.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safe work habits, sanitation, and GMP practices.
• Experience with packaging, beverage, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Ability to work variable schedules including nights/weekends based on production needs

Work Environment

We strive to create an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standing, walking, climbing, and repetitive tasks in hot/cold, humid, wet areas; frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to steam, chemicals, CO₂, and pressurized/rotating equipment; confined‑space work when required.
• Fast‑paced production setting with strict safety and sanitation expectations.

Reports To & Team

• Reports To: Director of Production Operations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you been convicted of a felony? (Doesn't mean we won't hire you. Just something we should talk about.)
• Were you referred by a current New Holland Brewing Company team member? If yes, who?
• Are you at least 21 years old?

Work Location: In person