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  • Line Operator - Magic Hat - Burlington, VT

    North American Breweries, one of the largest and fastest growing American-owned beer companies in the United States, owns and operates four U.S. breweries and six retail locations in New York, Vermont, California, Oregon and Washington. The company was formed in 2009 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY – which is also home to the Genesee Brewery.

    Since 1878, the Genesee Brewery has brewed and sold the historic line of Genesee beers. Today that brewery also makes Dundee Ales and Lagers, the Original Honey Brown Lager, Seagram’s Escapes and many other beers under contract from other companies. We brew one of the company’s most popular craft beer brands – Magic Hat – from our Vermont brewery. Our west coast brewing teams handcraft the award-winning Pyramid and MacTarnahan’s craft beers. NAB also owns and markets strong import brands including its flagship beer Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light, which maintain strong market share among the Great Lakes region and beyond.

    At North American Breweries, we take great pride in the beers we produce and market. And, we firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Our goal, simply put, is to use operational excellence as a strategic advantage. This means “getting the right people on the bus” and enabling, empowering, and encouraging each to perform as effectively as possible.

    Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of invention and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers.

    Position Summary
    The Line Operator performs all tasks involved in the packaging of products on the packaging line. This includes machine operation, inspection, maintenance and packing.

    Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
    • Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible
    • Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment (de-palletizer, filler, labeler, drop-packer, cardboard erectors, palletizer, SuperKing) to ensure a consistent and high quality finished product. We currently use the following equipment:
    Depalletizer Pallet Jack CIP System Forklift
    Beltdriver & Twist Drop Packer Flow Meter Video Jet
    Palletizer Topsealer Foamer Conveyor
    Case Erector Zahn CO2/O2 tester Labeler Pressure Washer
    6 pack Erector SuperKing Crimptorgetester Bottle Crusher
    Stuffer Case Coder Crown detector Product Valves
    • 28 & 72 Head Fillers/Crowners
    • Cross-train on all packaging equipment and rotate positions
    • Troubleshoot machinery during operation; Make necessary adjustments to misadjusted equipment and report major malfunctions to the immediate supervisor
    • Manage quality control of all machine applications
    • Maintain quality control of product leaving designated machine
    • Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
    • Verify daily packaging schedule prior to start-up
    • Complete operator reports including tracking production schedule
    • Clean machines at the end of packaging run
    • Openly communicate ideas and suggestions for improvements
    • Take action to prevent scrap; identify to supervisor recurring scrap issues
    • Drive forklift in safe and efficient manner; Supply packaging line and keg line with materials
    • Rotate all stock (first in - first out); Process paperwork for all transactions (e.g. bill of lading, pick lists, etc.)
    • Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization
    • Perform other related duties and assignments as required and assigned

    Education & Experience
    • Ability to safely and efficiently work in the environment described above and wear all PPE.
    • Must be available to work a flexible rotating schedule between the hours of 6 a.m. – close (approx 11 p.m.) as business needs dictate (including weekends & holidays)
    • Forklift Certification and ability to safely operate a forklift
    • Must be reliable and have steady work history with a good attendance record
    • One year increasing responsibilities in related technical/mechanical position in a production environment
    • Mechanical aptitude and ability to reach productivity standards with each function in all line positions/equipment including gluing and palletizing, drop packing and top sealing, de-palletizing, packing and hand packing
    • Must have great attention to detail and ability to see details at close range
    • Flexible to changing priorities in a high stress, deadline driven production environment
    • Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong - it does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
    • Contentious team player who is able to work independently with minimal direct supervision
    • Ability to multitask, prioritize, make and execute correct decisions when necessary or call for help when appropriate in order to complete warehouse tasks in a timely manner during shift, and see jobs to their completion
    • HS Diploma or HS Equivalence Certificate. Preferred Education: Technical and/or mechanical courses or related experience.
    • Proficiency with basic math and ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

    Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
    Working within the exciting and dynamic industry of craft brewing can be extremely rewarding but not necessarily glamorous! This position can be very physical in nature and therefore requires the following: working around moving machinery; frequently lifting up to 85 lbs – up to 50 lbs shoulder high; comfort working at heights while standing on ladders; frequent ducking under conveyors/equipment; working in tight/cramped spaces and/or in awkward positions for extended periods of time; standing for long periods of time; routine pushing, pulling, reaching, upper body and arm rotation, bending and stooping. The work environment includes working on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery, handling and transporting hazardous materials (chemicals, solvents and cleaners), inhaling high levels of CO2; exposure to high noise levels, various temperature levels within brewery (high heat in summer months, low heat in winter), wet/slippery floors, broken glass.

    Next Steps
    If you are committed to working for a company dedicated to safety, quality, customer service, continuous improvement, and of course making amazing craft beer, you may be a good fit for our team. Please visit us at www.NABreweries.com to apply. No cold calls please. Background checks, physical aptitude test and a hair drug screen may be required.

    North American Breweries offers a competitive compensation package, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. We also offer an innovative wellness plan and an incentive plan that enable all employees to share in the brewery’s success.

    Check out what we are up to locally at www.magichat.net
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