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Packaging/Canning Technician (full-time with benefits)
Highland Brewing Company, a growing and dynamic company in Asheville, NC, seeks to add a detail-oriented, methodical, and reliable individual with initiative and respect for teamwork to our packaging crew. The Packaging Technician position entails maintaining/ running high-speed machinery on the bottling line and cleaning/filling kegs.
This is a full-time hourly position with benefits (including health insurance) that begin after a successful 90-day introductory period.
If you have a positive, can-do attitude, meet the following qualifications, and are capable of working in a fast-paced, artisanal and challenging environment, we would welcome the opportunity to review your resume.
Please submit your resume and cover letter with compensation requirements in Word or PDF format to Careers@HighlandBrewing.com. No phone calls or visits please.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Performs assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling 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:
* High-school diploma
* Associates degree in a mechanical related field 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.
Highland Brewing Company, a growing and dynamic company in Asheville, NC, seeks to add a detail-oriented, methodical, and reliable individual with initiative and respect for teamwork to our packaging crew. The Packaging Technician position entails maintaining/ running high-speed machinery on the bottling line and cleaning/filling kegs.
This is a full-time hourly position with benefits (including health insurance) that begin after a successful 90-day introductory period.
If you have a positive, can-do attitude, meet the following qualifications, and are capable of working in a fast-paced, artisanal and challenging environment, we would welcome the opportunity to review your resume.
Please submit your resume and cover letter with compensation requirements in Word or PDF format to Careers@HighlandBrewing.com. No phone calls or visits please.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Performs assigned tasks at various stations on the bottling 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:
* High-school diploma
* Associates degree in a mechanical related field 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.