Senior Packaging Technician

Hamburg Brewing Company is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Packaging Technician to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, start up, and shut down machinery specific to assigned equipment areas
• Perform initial troubleshooting for equipment or production-related issues, making necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operation
• Participate in quality control processes, including corrective actions, sensory evaluations, product sampling, and various testing procedures
• Handle loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods, including operation of forklifts
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety and hygiene standards
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to operational checklists
• Assist with training of new hires and provide support to fellow team members as required
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with production or packaging machinery is preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with basic computer operations
• Capable of understanding and following written instructions, reports, and technical procedures
• Forklift experience required

Physical responsibilities:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds overhead and carry up to 44 pounds over a 10-foot distance
• Requires sufficient grip strength to handle items such as cases and empty kegs (approx. 31.5 pounds)
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity are essential
• Must be physically able to climb, crouch, crawl, twist, squat, and reach above shoulder height
• This role involves continuous standing and walking throughout the shift

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person