Packaging Specialist - 1st Shift at Octopi Brewing – Madison, Wisconsin

About Asahi Beer USA:

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer-led innovation and agile market execution. With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing— a leading production facility based in Wisconsin — Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high-quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories.

Available Shift: 1st Shift: Monday - Thursday 6AM-4PM.

Total pay is a $20/hr base pay. The base pay for this role may vary based on experience.

The Packaging Specialist is responsible for operating the can/bottle line fillers and machinery while packaging in-spec product.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform packaging functions from operating the bottle filler, canning line, and kegger as well as CIP and preventative maintenance.
• Perform changeovers of machines.
• Perform minor maintenance to machinery.
• Review and confirm proper packaging mix based on volume before filling product.
• Fill out packaging run data at respective station.
• Identify potential problems with process and work flow.
• Take measurements, collect samples, as part of quality process.
• Drive forklift safely to transport product between production area and storage area.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Our Team:

We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Asahi Beer USA. As we complete our current expansion, we will increase the output of our state-of-the-art production and brewing facilities.

Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.

Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume.

Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at Asahi Beer USA are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Skills/Abilities:

• HS education/diploma.
• Prior manufacturing experience recommended.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Brewery or Beverage experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs, as needed.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Flexibility in working hours.