Packaging Technician

I Wanna Work At Ska

It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where our community-minded organization does all we can to give back.

If you’re interested in one of our positions and your skills fit our needs, please complete the online application.

All applications must be accompanied with Resume and Cover Letter to be considered.

No Phone Calls, Please.

Ska Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Packaging Manager

About Us

It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where we work hard and play harder. Our community-minded organization does all it can to give back to the town we love.

About the Job

In this position, you will be responsible for keeping each of our distinct craft brews flowing into cans, bottles and kegs while taking care of our world-famous barley pop. This is a fast-paced, repetitive, physically demanding position that will require availability during a variety of shifts and occasional extended hours. Wage Range $17.00-20.00/hour

Responsibilities

Operate all bottling, canning and kegging machines

Build boxes for cans, mixed cases, and storage

Continued focus on cleaning and organizing

Loading/unloading of Canning components on the filling line

Building, unloading, and moving pallets of kegs, cans and bottles of finished product

Routine maintenance tasks

Compliance with CIP standards

Light fork-lift work

Wrap pallets

Assist with warehouse operations as necessary such as cleaning, organizing, etc.

Non-Routine Responsibilities

Assist cellar in daily operations

Assist brewhouse in daily operations

Assist lab in daily operations

Assist Warehouse in daily operations

Helping with snow removal as needed

Our Ideal Candidate

Must be at least 21 years of age

High School Diploma or equivalent

Has a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency

Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds, and maneuver 165 lb. kegs, repeatedly

Must be comfortable working on their feet, reaching over shoulders, twisting, turning, and squatting for over eight hours at a time

Works safely with chemicals of varying composition

Has the ability to follow directions and multi-task; can shift gears quickly to new tasks

Works independently as well as in a team environment

Has strong mechanical ability with problem solving/troubleshooting skills

Can work all shifts, additional hours and weekends as necessary

Has reliable transportation and is able to consistently arrive at work on time

Ska Bennies

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)

Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees

401(k) with company match

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort

Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races

Paid Holidays

Dining Discount

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Volunteer Time

Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!

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