Packaging Supervisor

Benefits

• 401K matching, Health & Dental Insurance
• Discounted Food & Beverage in our Pub
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean driving record

Hinterland is looking to hire a packaging leader. This position requires 1-2 years experience operating bottling and/or canning machinery. This is a hands on job working in a fast paced and fun environment. Applicants must have a strong work ethic and enjoy the camaraderie and collaboration of producing amazing beer.

The Packaging Leader position tends to the day-to-day operation of bottling/canning/keg equipment and cellar work concerning brite beer. The position follows standard work methods while following safe work practices and habits to ensure production is efficient and safe.

• The Packaging Leader will ensure that all bottling/canning/keg line essentials (cans/bottles, lids/caps, packaging, boxes, pallets, kegs, etc.) are in place to meet daily production.
• Fills beer into bottles/cans/kegs for packaging and shipping and labeling as required.
• Examines bottles/cans/kegs to ensure fill levels and date codes are correct and labels have been correctly applied following quality assurance/quality control standards.
• CIP of bright/serving tanks and kegs
• Serving cooler restock and upkeep
• Stack pallets in accordance with daily orders and production need
• Be on your feet for 8 hours or more while lifting, walking, and stacking
• Participation in proper clean-up during pre-and post-production (including cleaning of equipment, tools, manufacturing area, maintenance, etc.).

• 1-2 years prior beverage packaging experience preferred
• The Supervisor must be at least 21 years old, have a high school education (or equivalent), and be able to work in the state of Wisconsin.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in WI and willingness to drive a box truck, forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Communicate problems or issues effectively in order to keep the operation running.
• Must be able to work with a team and have an ambitious, and friendly attitude.
• Adhere to rules, regulations, and company policies that are outlined in the employee handbook.
• Prioritize work and maintain high-quality standards.
• In accordance with the company’s attendance policy, it is expected that the operator will be at work on time and throughout their regularly scheduled shift.
• A flexible schedule is needed as the hours and days worked may change based on production needs.
• Must be able to maintain concentration on the packaging quality and in close proximity to moving equipment.
• Must be able to work closely with others on the packaging team and communicate with others as necessary to ensure safe work practices.
• Assist in maintaining all bottling/canning line/kegging/bright tank equipment.
• Perform other tasks as necessary and as requested by management.
• Ability to meet physical challenges of working in a high-paced production environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed