Packaging Lead in Burlington, Vermont at Switchback Brewing Company

Company Description

Switchback Brewing Co. has been 100% Employee owned since February 2017 via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We pride ourselves in making great quality beer and being a great place to work.

Job Description

Switchback Brewing Co. is looking for an individual who can help assist the packaging manager. The work schedule will be Monday – Friday 8 hour days. Shift start time is between 6AM and 10AM on a weekly rotating schedule.

Role responsibilities:

· Visually inspect the product during operation, observe equipment and process for proper operation, seek maintenance and Manager assistance for problems and recommend improvements.

· Assist with the set up and running of Production equipment.

· Prepare and clean equipment as required and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.

· Able to troubleshoot equipment as needed.

· Ensure all products are properly labeled and stored.

· Document Quality Assurance data and record final run numbers.

· Perform training and retraining of personnel in the manufacturing operation as necessary.

· Coordinates and oversees the work of other Operators and acts as a back up to the Packaging Manager as necessary.

· Provides input into events or investigations including identifying potential root causes and corrective and preventative actions.

· Assist with creating Standard Operating Procedures.

· Collaborate with Manager, QA and Packaging Operators on unscripted manufacturing events to ensure impact on quality is evaluated and minimized.

· Collaborate with Manager to appropriately staff lines or shift personnel where necessary to meet schedule.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

· Matching 401K

· 2 weeks accruing vacation

· 40hrs of accruing sick time per year

· Medical

· Dental

· Short/Long Term Disability

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares

· Special hoodie after one year of service!

· And many more benefits!

· Minimum 5 years experience in a packaging environment.

· Knowledge of beverage manufacturing is preferred, but not required.

· Ability to write legibly.

· Able to lift 55lbs occasionally.

· Able to stand for long periods of time.

· Willing to wear personal protective equipment.

· Must be 21 years of age or older.