Craft Beer and Beverage Packaging Assistant [Summer Help Wanted]

Description

Iron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile beverage canning, our strive for operational excellence sets us apart from the competition. With warehouses operating in 27 states, Iron Heart provides onsite canning support for breweries, wineries, and other beverage manufacturers. This is a great seasonal position as a Packaging Assistant, whose responsibilities include setting up and breaking down equipment, ensuring all Clean-In-Place procedures meet Iron Heart standards, and maintaining the flow of cans to the canning line. Iron Heart encourages all employees to learn and grow in the industry, providing onsite training and guidance along the way. Starting compensation is $18/hr.

Packaging Assistant Benefits and Compensation:

• $18 per hour
• Paid sick time

Packaging Assistant Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transport and set up/take down of heavy equipment in a box truck to and/or from canning runs
• Chemical Mixing and Sanitation Procedures
• Setting up and troubleshooting equipment such as labeler and date coder 
• Consistent quality checks
• Keeping the equipment clean and up to IHC standards
• Full understanding of company policies and rules
• Collaborating with the other technicians and brewery staff
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy packaging machinery
• Packaging machinery repair and maintenance
• Mandatory lunch breaks

Packaging Assistant Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Requirements

Packaging Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of mechanics
• Ability to learn onsite
• Multitasking
• Communication
• You’ll need to pull 150-lb. pallets of cans, push the 800-lb. canning line into place (it is on wheels), stay on your feet for lengthy 8-12-hour shifts (federal/state law lunch breaks required), and perform other physical tasks as required.
• Flexible Schedule: Every week is different, depending on the breweries scheduled. Long hours and overnight stays are common.
• Hardworking: Pride in your work, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are all essential.
• Quick Learner: There is a lot to learn as our procedures and processes are always improving. 
• Beer Knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a big plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beer.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Packaging Assistant Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at job sites including loud noise, high and low temperatures and small working areas.  

• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 800 pounds on wheels
• Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations