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DC Brau Brewing Company in Washington, DC, is seeking a reliable and motivated Packaging Technician to join our Production Team in the Washington, DC Metro Area (DC, VA, & MD).
Since our launch in the spring of 2011, DC Brau Brewing Company has become a competitive regional brand in the DC/MD/VA craft beer market. As we grow we are looking to increase our packaging staff to support DC Brau’s Production operations. We currently seek to hire 2 Packaging Technician to support the increasing demand for our award winning beer!
The Packaging Technician at DC Brau Brewing shall be responsible for support of daily, ongoing, and plentiful packaging activities. This professional is expected to work closely with DC Brau’s Production and Management Teams and reports directly to the Production Team Manager. This position will work in daily coordination with the brewhouse, cellar, warehouse, and administrative staff.
Our ideal Packaging Technician has a passion for craft beer and has technical experience in a brewery packaging work environment. This professional must also possess a strong work ethic and must enjoy working as part of a unified team. This position is an opportunity for someone to develop his or her skills within the craft brewing industry.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supporting the implementation of packaging operations activities including canning and kegging according to standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Cleaning and filling kegs according to SOP.
• Ensuring product losses are minimized and working with Lead Packaging to troubleshoot canning line and other packaging issues.
• CIP cleaning techniques (including proper heating and cooling techniques for fermenters caustic, acid, and sanitary CIP cycles)
• Safely drive and operate a forklift and scissor lift
• Work closely with cellar, brewhouse, and administrative staff to ensure timely availability of product.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to meet physical challenges of working in a production brewery
• Knowledge of chemicals used in packaging operations/cleaning cycles and how to handle and use them safely
• Ability to accurately keep records in all necessary logs
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Self motivated with good time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time
• Ability to coordinate with other staff and departments according to schedule
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members throughout the brewery
• Must have a positive attitude
• High School Diploma
DC Brau is offering full-time (40+ hours/week) employment. After an onboarding period, full-time employees are offered benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays and a company sponsored retirement investment plan.
DC Brau is an equal employment opportunity employer and implement policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees.
Submit your cover letter and resume via email to Gregs@DCBrau.com. Materials must be received no later than August 24th, 2015.
Greg Sensing
Office Manager
3178 – B Bladensburg Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20018
Since our launch in the spring of 2011, DC Brau Brewing Company has become a competitive regional brand in the DC/MD/VA craft beer market. As we grow we are looking to increase our packaging staff to support DC Brau’s Production operations. We currently seek to hire 2 Packaging Technician to support the increasing demand for our award winning beer!
The Packaging Technician at DC Brau Brewing shall be responsible for support of daily, ongoing, and plentiful packaging activities. This professional is expected to work closely with DC Brau’s Production and Management Teams and reports directly to the Production Team Manager. This position will work in daily coordination with the brewhouse, cellar, warehouse, and administrative staff.
Our ideal Packaging Technician has a passion for craft beer and has technical experience in a brewery packaging work environment. This professional must also possess a strong work ethic and must enjoy working as part of a unified team. This position is an opportunity for someone to develop his or her skills within the craft brewing industry.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supporting the implementation of packaging operations activities including canning and kegging according to standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Cleaning and filling kegs according to SOP.
• Ensuring product losses are minimized and working with Lead Packaging to troubleshoot canning line and other packaging issues.
• CIP cleaning techniques (including proper heating and cooling techniques for fermenters caustic, acid, and sanitary CIP cycles)
• Safely drive and operate a forklift and scissor lift
• Work closely with cellar, brewhouse, and administrative staff to ensure timely availability of product.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to meet physical challenges of working in a production brewery
• Knowledge of chemicals used in packaging operations/cleaning cycles and how to handle and use them safely
• Ability to accurately keep records in all necessary logs
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Self motivated with good time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time
• Ability to coordinate with other staff and departments according to schedule
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members throughout the brewery
• Must have a positive attitude
• High School Diploma
DC Brau is offering full-time (40+ hours/week) employment. After an onboarding period, full-time employees are offered benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays and a company sponsored retirement investment plan.
DC Brau is an equal employment opportunity employer and implement policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees.
Submit your cover letter and resume via email to Gregs@DCBrau.com. Materials must be received no later than August 24th, 2015.
Greg Sensing
Office Manager
3178 – B Bladensburg Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20018
