Packaging Technician - Ska Brewing

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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!