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Packaging Technician 1
Reports To
Packaging
Lead
About Us
It takes
characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been
doing that since 1995. Our award-winning
craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where we work hard
and play harder. Our community-minded organization does all it can to give back
to the town we love.
About the Job
Wage Range $16.00-18.00/hour
In this
position, you will be responsible for keeping each of our distinct craft brews
flowing into cans, bottles and kegs while taking care of our world-famous
barley pop. This is a fast-paced,
repetitive, physically demanding position that will require availability during
a variety of shifts and occasional extended hours.
Responsibilities
o Operate all bottling, canning and kegging machines
o Build boxes for cans, mixed cases, and storage
o Safely hand dip 22-ounce bottles in hot wax
o Loading/unloading of bottling components on the filling line
o Building, unloading, and moving pallets of kegs, cans and bottles
of finished product
o Routine cleaning and maintenance tasks
o Compliance with CIP standards
o Light fork-lift work
o Wrap pallets
o Assist with warehouse operations as necessary such as cleaning,
organizing, etc.
Non-Routine Responsibilities
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Assist cellar in daily operations
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Assist brew house in daily operations
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Assist lab in daily operations
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Assist Warehouse in daily operations
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Helping with snow removal as needed
Our Ideal Candidate
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Has a strong focus on quality, safety and
efficiency
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Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds, and
maneuver 165 lb. kegs, repeatedly
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Must be comfortable working on their feet,
reaching over shoulders, twisting, turning, and squatting for over eight hours
at a time
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Works safely with chemicals of varying
composition
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Has the ability to follow directions and
multi-task; can shift gears quickly to new tasks
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Works independently as well as in a team
environment
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Has strong mechanical ability with problem
solving/troubleshooting skills
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Is able to work all shifts, additional hours and
weekends as necessary
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Has reliable transportation and is able to
consistently arrive at work on time
Benefits
° > Health,
Dental, Vision Insurance, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available to
Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Co.)
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Paid
Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
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> 401(k)
with company match
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> Discounted
Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
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> Free
and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
o >
Paid
Holidays
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> Dining
Discount
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> Future
Tuition Reimbursement Program
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> Paid
Volunteer Time
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> Monthly
employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!
• Prior to your start date, we require successful
completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal
background check.