Packaging Technician (Open Pool

Position: Packaging Technician (Open Pool)

Job Title:

Packaging Technician FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Reports To:

Packaging Lead Pay Rate:
Starting at $17.25/hour + Tip Pool Wages (see details below)

Who we are:

Weld Werks Brewing is a locally owned, and operated craft brewery in historic downtown Greeley, Colorado. We execute our unique and original product line with the highest quality ingredients, state-of-the-art brewing systems, and the latest brewing practices. We strive to create meaningful relationships and memorable experiences with adventurous craft beverages from our taproom in Greeley and through our expansive distribution network.

Get

to know this role:

Our packaging team’s charge is to ensure that each packaged product delivers upon our promise of “Dialed-in Beer” and for supplying our consumers with the meticulously and thoughtfully crafted goods they demand. Our packaging team is constantly improving systems and introducing new equipment to ensure we remain ahead of the industry and it is these technicians who combine the raw outputs of our various departments to craft the final product for our consumers.

We

are looking for team members who want to go the extra mile in both ability and desire. Weld Werks seeks to find individuals that possess a true owner/operator mentality who will help contribute to our long-term success. We look for those individuals who apply themselves to their work and are eager to expand their knowledge and hone their departmental expertise.

As our Packaging Technician, you will be responsible for:

Executing on all procedures with attention to detail:

• Follow SOPs for bottling, canning, and kegging beer to exact specifications for correlating formats
• Perform keg cleaning operations
• Label, pack-off, wax, stage and store finished goods and products as necessary
• Assist with brite beer cellaring including tank CIP/SIP/purging, carbonation, ingredient additions, general cleaning
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of packaging and cellar activities (Ekos, cellar travelers, etc.)
• Assist in performing finished product inventory counting and physical movements as directed by the Packaging Lead
• Raw material receiving and finished product staging / shipping

Being a strong teammate:

• Maintain a safe and sanitary workspace
• Follow all company safety and quality procedures
• Provide training for others based on areas of expertise
• Maintain a positive, forward-looking and solutions-focused attitude

Thinking critically:

• Strong understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and operate packaging equipment
• Assist with creation of new SOPs and improve on existing SOPs within the packaging department
• Perform basic maintenance on packaging equipment as directed by Senior Packaging Operator
• Perform in-process and post-packaging sensory evaluation

Details about our ideal candidate:

Skill and Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of and a passion for craft beer and the brewing industry
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong work ethic and can do attitude
• Basic problem solving skills
• Basic understanding of production equipment maintenance needs

Personal

Competencies:

• Remain calm under pressure or when dealing with unexpected production delays or changes
• Be a strong and trusting team player
• Maintain relationships with coworkers, vendors and other breweries

Supervision

Skills:

• Use independent action in setting objectives and deciding how to proceed; duties are given in the form of broad goals or areas of responsibility
• Able to stay busy through slow periods
• Use company applications to communicate and update other employees

Hours and

Physical Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Must be physically able and willing to drive a forklift with training
• Must be able to request time off at least two weeks in advanced

Compensation:

• $17.25/hr starting wage
• This position qualifies to participate in the company tip pool. Tips are pooled and paid out on a monthly basis for all eligible positions.
• Monthly tip pool wages averaged an extra $3/hour in 2025

Benefits:

• Health insurance (100% paid employee coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan after one year of…