Packaging Technician in Charlotte, North Carolina at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LLC
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Job Description
THE OLDE MECKLENBURG BREWERY |
POSITION
PACKAGING TECHNICIAN
Package the craft. Fuel the taproom and the shelves.
REPORTS TO Quality Control & Production Manager | LOCATION LoSo | POSITION TYPE Hourly |
ABOUT OMB
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is one of Charlotte’s premier destinations for craft beer. Founded in 2009, OMB brews exclusively to the German Purity Law of 1516 — Reinheitsgebot — which requires every beer be made with only four ingredients: water, barley, hops, and yeast. That standard of tradition and authenticity runs through everything we do.
Our original location sits in Charlotte’s Lower South End (LoSo) and features a state-of-the-art production facility, a full-service restaurant, and a one-acre biergarten. In Spring 2024, we expanded with a second location in Ballantyne — a two-story, 14,000-square-foot restaurant and biergarten built to host even more of our community. Our beers are distributed across North Carolina through an independent wholesaler network.
OMB is proud of its community involvement and its place in Charlotte’s beer scene — an iconic representation of German brewing tradition in the South.
ABOUT THE ROLE
THE ROLE AT A GLANCE The Packaging Technician supports the day-to-day operations of OMB’s production team — running packaging lines, maintaining quality standards, and keeping the brewery moving from can to keg. |
PACKAGING TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling, canning, and kegging lines.
- Neatly palletize product from the packaging lines.
- Complete required paperwork accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner.
- Clean and fill growlers.
- Support QC sample collection.
- Assist with inspection and maintenance of equipment.
- Follow all operational and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to follow directions and problem-solve.
- Ability to safely operate machinery.
- Ability to work both independently and with a team.
- Ability to recognize and respond to machinery malfunctions and safety hazards.
- Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply new procedures.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform physically demanding work.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment and machinery.
- Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends.
- Strong work ethic and communication skills.
- Understanding of the importance of a clean facility and good hygiene.
- Interest or passion for the craft beer industry.
- Forklift operation experience preferred.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU (full-time employees).
COMPENSATION $17.50-$18.50/hour base pay. | PTO 20 days of PTO per year. | |
HEALTH COVERAGE Medical, dental, and vision. | 401(K) Retirement plan with company match. | |
BEER STIPEND Free beer stipend for OMB staff. | EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT On food, merchandise, and beer. | |
GROWTH Room to grow across both locations and departments. |
OMB CORE VALUES
01 | Dedication to quality, no shortcuts |
02 | Integrity, do the right thing |
03 | Service-minded |
04 | Point of pride in the community |
05 | Lead, don’t follow |
06 | Team |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must pass a pre-employment / post-offer background check. Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations; if we’d like to move forward, HR will reach out via phone or email. Positions are posted and maintained regularly — if you have not received communication from HR, we may not have an open position at this time, but may contact you for a future one. OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification. OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
THE OLDE MECKLENBURG BREWERY • CHARLOTTE, NC • SINCE 2009