Packaging/Logistics Team Lead - Free Will Brewing - Perkasie, PA
Free Will Brewing Company is seeking a Packaging/Logistics Team Lead
Free Will Brewing Company, Perkasie, PA, is a growing production brewery specializing in making inventive, flavorful ales and lagers. We are looking to add a full-time leader to our team.
Summary
The most qualified candidate for this leadership position will become part the Free Will Brewing Company team and will report directly to the Operations Manager. The team leader will manage and participate in all facets of packaging and logistics
operations including but not limited to canning, kegging, bottling, order picking and shipping.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage, train and mentor subordinates
Participate in interviews for new hires
Handle all aspects of the Wild Goose MC-250 filler with 5th head upgrade
Monitor all key quality points including maintaining low oxygen pickup, ensuring proper seaming, verifying proper date coding and correct labeling applications
Perform equipment cleaning (CIP) and maintenance
Handle order logistics for our wholesale customers including picking, wrapping, and loading
Work with our off-site taprooms to manage proper inventories
Communicate with contract partners for proper packaging splits and timing
Perform keg filling
Maintain paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Monitor raw material inventories
Actively find improvements for the beer and our processes
Must be willing to pitch in on tasks outside your key responsibilities
Experience and Skills
2 years’ experience on a packaging line, canning preferred
2 years’ experience of brewery experience prefered
Strong mechanical aptitude
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
Flexible work schedule
Ability to multitask and manage time while being detail oriented.
Must be able to move 165 lb
Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
Must be competent with MS Office, Google Docs
Must be able to operate a forklift (training provided)
Free Will Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military status, or political ideology in any of its activities or operations.
Compensation will be based on experience. Free Will offers fully paid health insurance for employees as well as paid vacation and holidays.
Please note that this job description is not definitive and may be modified to reflect changing needs. Serious candidates should send a resume to jobs@freewillbrewing.com. Please indicate the job you are applying for in the subject line.
Chris Wilson, Chief Production Officer
Free Will Brewing Company