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Summary

Packaging Technician position entails maintaining/ running high-speed machinery on the bottling line and cleaning/filling kegs. This position is responsible for safely operating equipment to package beer in bottles and kegs.

FLSA Status

Full-time Hourly

Reports to

Packaging Supervisor

Location

Asheville, NC

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling, canning and kegging lines
  • Cleans kegs in accordance with established protocols
  • Completes required paperwork accurately in a neat and timely manner
  • Helps maintain equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Follows safety procedures and wears PPE

Qualifications

Education:

  • Minimum of a high-school diploma; some college preferred

 

Experience:

  • At least one year of related experience in a production facility is preferred
  • Strong mechanical background with equipment repair experience preferred
  • Industry experience with beer packaging and related equipment preferred
  • Experience in forklift operation

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to safely operate machinery
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team
  • Ability to recognize and respond to machinery malfunctions and safety hazards
  • Ability to contribute to positive work environment
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply new procedures and skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interest in/passion for working in the craft beer industry

 

 

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and do physically demanding work is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required.
  • Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery is required.

 

  • Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels is required.
  • Willingness to occasionally work events on evenings and weekends is required.

 

At-Will Employment:  Employment with Highland Brewing Co. may be terminated by either Highland or the employee at any time with or without cause or notice.