Packaging Operator Second Shift

Boulevard Brewing Company

Packaging Operator Second Shift

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

    SUMMARY

    Participate in a team-driven dynamic that values honesty, patience, respect and knowledge sharing. Startup, operate, shutdown, sanitize, changeover Packaging Production equipment in accordance with the Daily Production Schedule. Adhere to all quality procedures to ensure product is “Right the First Time” to maximize barrels per labor hour, minimize re-work cost loss, ensure no upstream or downstream production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to our customers; both internal and external. Shift hours 230PM-1100PM.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assist in areas of packaging/warehouse duties in accordance with departmental duties and policies to ensure the quality of company products by performing the following duties and possessing the requirements

    Primary focus is on operation of automated canning line production machinery. Secondary focus on keg line machinery operation and bottle line machinery operation.

    Assist and/or perform in the repacking of product

    Assist and/or perform in all shipping and receiving duties as necessary

    Keep all work areas clean and organized

    Perform CIP (clean in place) procedures on the can line, keg line, and bottle line.

    Adhere to all company safety policies

    Assure that you are not attempting to operate equipment on which you are not properly trained

    Running packaging equipment including setup changeover and shutdown

    Assure equipment is well maintained and functioning properly

    Perform operator-level maintenance on equipment

    Notify the packaging lead of maintenance requirements above operator level

    Confirm that all machines are locked out and tagged out when being serviced

    Responsible for notifying the packaging manager if anybody is acting in an unsafe manner

    Perform periodic visual checks to assure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist

    Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notify the packaging lead or packaging manager of the issue

    All operators must be present and ready to perform their duties by the scheduled time and available to work a minimum of 2 hours overtime if required

    All breaks must be approved by the packaging lead

    Inform the packaging lead if the proper materials are not available so production is not interrupted

    Make sure your work area is cleaned and maintained so required production can proceed

    Notify packaging manager of any maintenance issues with the equipment

    Notify the packaging manager if any items need to be reordered

    Notify the packaging manager of any issues with other employees immediately

    Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

    KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

    An eye for detail

    Comfortable with autonomous and repetitive work

    Ability to continuously lift 40 lbs.

    Ability to perform changeovers on bottling line, 750 ml bottling line, can line and keg line (will train)

    Work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic and acid

    Must be able to work flexible schedule when necessary

    Work with integrity and work ethically

    Mechanically inclined/the ability to learn basic packaging machinery operation/maintenance/troubleshooting

    Self-motivation and ability to work independently and with limited direction

    Ability to collaborate and work well with management, peers and across functions

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    OTHER DUTIES

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Lift, push and pull a minimum of 50lbs repeatedly

    Standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, stacking, & overhead reaching

    Some use of stairs or step stools

    Excellent hand-eye coordination