Packaging Lead

History

Lift Bridge Brewing Co (LBBC) is a production brewery located in the birthplace of Minnesota, Stillwater.

Description

Lift Bridge production is looking for the right person to grow with us. We are seeking a person to lead Packaging operations at the Stillwater Brewery. This role will lead the packaging team to produce high quality packaged products.

We are looking for someone who brings themselves to work and possesses our core values:

1. Quality
2. Brand
3. Team
4. Own it
5. Grow

The ideal candidate should be outgoing, quality and safety minded, hard-working, and mechanically inclined. Previous experience in a packaging environment is required and preference will be given to individuals with experience directly related to brewery packaging operations.

Current responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The setup, operation, and tear-down of a semi-automated can filler, bottle filler, keg filler, large format bottle filler, can filler, labeler and all associated equipment
• Accurate record keeping, OBeer operation
• Leading all day to day packaging activities
• Leading and training Packaging Technicians
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
• QA testing related to the packaging process
• The creation of new and adherence to existing SOP's
• Conducting regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all packaging equipment
• Adhering to established safety protocol while promoting a culture of safety awareness
• Contributing to an atmosphere of teamwork within the department and throughout the company
• Communicating with other departments to ensure the needs of the packaging schedule and quality standards have been met
• Double checking of tank volumes, product parameters, and scheduling requests related to the day's production needs
• The monitoring of packaging material inventories, issuing purchase orders or communicating said needs to the appropriate individual
• Communicating department concerns and needs
• Suggest and implement process improvements

Requirements for this position include:

• Communicate effectively
• Detail oriented
• Safely work with cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and in varying environments.
• Able to lift 55 lbs and move 65 lbs occasionally
• Excellent time management skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Hard work ethic and positive attitude
• Effectively multi-task, critically think and have problem solving capabilities
• Calmly manage packaging issues and others to maintain a positive work culture.
• Computer literate/comfortable using MS Office
• Experience driving a forklift a plus
• Work a flexible schedule with little supervision

Materials, Machines, and Equipment Used:

Packaging Equipment

• Wild Goose WGC-250
• Design Machine CTC-30
• Filtec FT-50
• Inline Labeler
• Domino inkjet coding system
• m+F KEG technik keg filler
• CMCKuhnke SEAMscan
• Manual pallet jacks and powered forklifts
• Various cleaning and sanitizing agents
• Compressed air, compressed C02

Salary and Benefits

• To be compensated based on experience and ability
• Learning opportunities related to your position and growth desires
• Empowered to make decisions in line with strategic company goals
• To be valued for your work and contribution to the team.
• Clothing allowance
• PTO, paid holidays and a positive work environment
• 401K with Company Match
• Beer and Gear