Packaging Technician I

Way back in 1986, before craft brewing was even cool, Summit Brewing Company Founder and President Mark Stutrud set out in St. Paul, Minnesota, to make craft beers inspired by old-world brewing traditions and ingredients. More than 35 years have passed since he first brewed our flagship Summit Extra Pale Ale, and it’s safe to say he freaking nailed it.

Today, Summit continues to infuse traditional recipes with modern ingredients from around the world, crafting high-quality and consistent craft beer out of respect for the hardworking folks who enjoy our beer.

And because we’re independently owned and operated, we get to make craft beer our way. That means relying on natural carbonation, protecting the foam, and celebrating the true dance between malts, hops, water, and yeast. It means protecting the environment, supporting the community and the arts, being kind to animals, and always having one more beer with our friends and family even if we’re already late for rotary club. It means drinking our beer fresh and cold, because warm storage damages good beer. And it means never settling for “good enough,” always pulling the goalie when we’ve got a chance to win, swinging for the fences, and never, ever forgetting where we come from. Grain country represent.

SUMMIT’S CORE VALUES

RESPECT THE CRAFT: Making great beer takes more than barley, hops, water and luck. It takes talent, skill and experience. From the people who make up our team to the ingredients we use in every brew, we select the very best and threat them with the respect they deserve.

NEVER SETTLE FOR “GOOD ENOUGH”: In our quest for the perfect pint, we continually push to find a better way or a new idea, blending tradition with innovation. We go the extra mile because the hard-working folks who make, distribute, serve and enjoy our beer deserve the best.

BUILD LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS: From our earliest days, we’ve known that getting to know each other over a great pint of beer is more than good business; it’s what really matters. Building partnerships and friendships with co-workers, distributors and communities that stand the test of time is our not-so-secret ingredient.

CELEBRATE TOGETHER: We work hard together and we celebrate together. Whether the wins are big or small, we celebrate the everyday moments that make our team and community great.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

We offer several, low-deductible health plans, we pay for short-term disability, provide paid time off, and offer a generous 401k match. A full list of benefits offered is below.

- Medical 

- Dental

- Vision

- Long-Term Disability

- Short-Term Disability (employer paid)

- Life insurance

- Medical Flexible Spending

- Dependent Flexible Spending

- 401(k)

- Paid time off

- Employee discounts

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Packaging Technician I performs the day-to-day functions of the Packaging department (bottling, canning, and racking) including, but not limited to, the operation of a variety of packaging equipment as well as maintaining clean and orderly packaging areas. This position reports to the Packaging Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTCOMES:

• Assist in completing the daily production schedule and cleaning of bottling/canning/racking lines.
• Understand and conform to safety requirements, notifying supervisor of quality concerns and maintenance issues. 
• Operate and perform pre-run, run, post-run, weekly duties and housekeeping on a variety of packaging equipment including, but not limited to: Bottle and Can Fillers, Racker, Labeler, Palletizer, Depalletizers, Case erectors, Case packers, Case sealer, Tray packers, and Forklift. 
• Conduct other routine tasks to keep the bottling, canning, and keg lines in proper working order including, but not limited to: Prepare and change over equipment to be ready for the next shift; Repair beverage pallets; Sweep and clean area around equipment; Check for quality and accuracy of produced goods; Follow SOP for each piece of equipment.
• Assist other packaging staff as needed to give breaks and fill in at other stations. 
• Ensure packaging machinery are in good working order, charged (as applicable), cleaned, and ready for the next day’s operation.
• Maintain neat and orderly packaging areas, including the bottling line, canning line, racking line, and all other surrounding work areas. 
• Adhere to all Summit policies, processes and standards in order to maintain a safe and welcoming work environment for self, co-workers, vendors, and guests. 
• Participates in brewery sensory program.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Packaging Manager and/or VP of Business Operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED required, 1 year manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, working overtime as needed. 

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to stand for the length of work shift, up to eight hours including occasional overtime.
• Able to work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment (cool, warm, or hot, humid or wet, etc.), and moderate to loud environments.
• Able to frequently push, pull, lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Able to move up to 160 pounds with assistance. 
• Able to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.