Packaging Operator I

Job DetailsJob Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL 60625Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 HourlyJOB SUMMARY:  The Packaging Department at Half Acre Beer Company works 4 x 10-hour days per week, typically Monday-Thursday (an occasional 5 x 8 hour Monday-Friday week as needed), and is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join the team.    Packaging is a crucial step in the beer-making process. A properly packaged can or keg means that people will enjoy our beer the way we intended. You will be working on our canning and kegging lines. It is a very hands-on, physical job with the entirety of the shift standing.  Packaging requires excellent communication and attention to detail, along with a teamwork mindset.  Packaging Operator I is an entry-level packaging position and a great opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging Department.  This position reports to the Packaging Manager.  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  Unloading and stacking finished cases which involves lifting, twisting, and carrying   Loading packaging materials into packaging equipment (e.g. cans, lids, trays, cartons, PakTechs)   Washing, filling, and banding kegs  Assisting with the operation and maintenance of packaging equipment   Clearing any conveyance jams during packaging runs   Setting up workstations before each run   Cleaning up workstations during and after each run   Assisting with changeovers on the canning line   Operation of electric pallet jack and forklift (certification and training provided)   QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  Must be 21+ years old   First, have a constant commitment to safety and quality   Be a conscientious person, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own   Holds oneself accountable for being present and advancing tasks   Ability to work harmoniously with teammates to get things done    Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment   Be detail-oriented and thorough in all you do   Be able to handle slow repetitive tasks as well as physically intense, fast-paced work  Ability to work full shifts in a sometimes hot, humid environment      BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:  Past packaging or manufacturing work preferred but not necessary    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and move 25 lb. can cases, and manipulate 60 and 165 lb. kegs   Must be able to handle repetitive motion tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, stooping, reaching  Must be able to stand for most of the shift, except for meals and/or break periods