Craft Beer Packaging Technician/Canning Line Operator

pDescription/ppIron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile beverage canning, our strive for operational excellence sets us apart from the competition. With warehouses operating in 27 states, Iron Heart provides onsite canning support for breweries, wineries, and other beverage manufacturers. This is a strongfull-time/strong position as an Advanced Canning Technician, whose responsibilities include setting up and breaking down equipment, ensuring all Clean-In-Place procedures meet Iron Heart standards, and operating and maintaining the canning line. Starting compensation is strong$20/hr with benefits/strong for all full time employees including strongpaid sick leave, paid holidays, PTO, and medical/dental insurance/strong. This is the perfect opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts looking to get into the brewing world. Iron Heart encourages all employees to learn and grow in the industry, providing onsite training and guidance along the way.nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongPackaging Technician/Canning Line Operator Benefits:/strong/pulliPaid Time Off/liliPaid Sick Time/liliPaid Holidays/liliMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance/liliLife Insurance/lili401(k)/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPackaging Technician/Canning Line Operator Compensation:/strong/pulli$20 per hour/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPackaging Technician/Canning Line Operator Duties/Responsibilities:/strong/pulliTransport and set up/take down of heavy equipment in a box truck to and/or from canning runs/liliChemical Mixing and Sanitation Procedures/liliSetting up and troubleshooting equipment such as labeler and date codernbsp;/liliConsistent quality checks/liliKeeping the equipment clean and up to IHC standards/liliFull understanding of company policies and rules/liliCollaborating with the other technicians and brewery staff/liliSafely and efficiently operate heavy packaging machinery/liliPackaging machinery repair and maintenance/liliMandatory lunch breaks/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPackaging Technician/Canning Line Operator Supervisory Responsibilities:/strong/ppAdvanced Canning Technicians are expected to be able to operate independently and take responsibility for the jobsite, managing customer interactions while providing direction to the technicians onsite.nbsp;/ppRequirements/ppstrongPackaging Technician/Canning Line Operator Required Skills/Abilities:/strong/pulliUnderstanding of mechanics/liliAbility to learn onsite/liliMultitasking/liliCommunication/liliYou’ll need to pull 150-lb. pallets of cans, push the 800-lb. canning line into place (it is on wheels), stay on your feet for lengthy 8-12-hour shifts (federal/state law lunch breaks required), and perform other physical tasks as required./liliFlexible Schedule: Every week is different, depending on the breweries scheduled. Long hours and overnight stays are common./liliHardworking: Pride in your work, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are all essential./liliQuick Learner: There is a lot to learn as our procedures and processes are always improving.nbsp;/liliBeer Knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a big plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beer./li/ulpbr//ppstrongEducation and Experience:/strong/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent required./lili4-year college degree preferred but not required/liliOne year of packing machine operator experience preferred but not required/liliPackaging Technician/Canning Line Operator Physical Requirements:/liliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at job sites including loud noise, high and low temperatures and small working areas.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPhysical demands:/strong/pulliAbility to continuously stand or walk/liliAbility to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently/liliAbility to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally/liliAbility to push/pull up to 800 pounds on wheels/liliAbility to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations/li/ul