Packaging Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang . As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical / dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

SUMMARY

The Packaging Line Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the packaging equipment, as well as the cleanliness and organization of the areas of the production floor that packaging occupies. Successful Packaging Line Operators work with a team to transfer finished beer into cans, bottles, and / or kegs, while adhering to quality procedures to ensure product is Right the First Time. Packaging Line Operators maximize barrels per labor hours, minimize re-work costs, eliminate production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to internal and external customers. Hours will typically be 7am - 3 : 30pm approximately, but overtime may be required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the operation of packaging equipment, including bottling, canning, and keg line production, and product packaging
• Assist in shipping and receiving duties as necessary
• Clean and organize packaging areas
• Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on the bottling line, keg line, and can line
• Adhere to safety standards, SOPs and company policies, including lockout tagout when machines are serviced
• Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment requirements
• Perform setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment
• Assure equipment is well maintained, functioning properly and perform operator-level maintenance on equipment
• Perform periodic visual checks to assure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist
• Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notify the packaging lead or manager of the issue
• Assist in the repacking of product
• Communicate with the packaging lead or manager if the proper materials are not available or need to be reordered, so production is not interrupted
• Communicate with the packaging lead or manager when there are maintenance or safety issues beyond an operators skill level
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values : Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS