Packaging Associate - First Shift

Surly Brewing Company is expanding its packaging team. In 2024 we commissioned a bunch of packaging equipment to meet the demands of our beer and THC production. As we continue to expand our capabilities and reinforce our quality standards, we need more folks to help us execute on our goals. We don’t have a weekend shift and there isn’t a ton of OT to be had since we prefer to adjust staffing levels rather than ask for OT.

Hope that’s OK.

• LOCATION: This position will be located in our Minneapolis brewery
• SHIFTS: We are currently hiring for 1st Shift.
• SALARY: Pay rate is $20/hr. plus our full benefit package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PTO etc). $3.00/hr Shift Differential when applicable.

• Palletize finished cases of beer cans and bottles using manual labor as needed.
• Assist in the operation of the fillers including replenishing consumable goods.
• Load empty kegs into the automated washer. Palletizes full kegs at ground level.
• Operate downline and upline equipment including cartoners, tray packers, and depalletizers.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation functions as prescribed by SOP under direction of your lead.
• Following forklift certification, use powered lifts to move finished goods and raw materials.
• Assist trained operators in the size changes to the filler and format changes to downline.
• Monitor all printed coding to watch for errors and report defects to operators and/or lead.
• Keep an eye on finished goods for obvious defects and report defects to operator and/or lead.
• Keep an eye on the line for jams and breakdowns; communicate problems you cannot fix.
• Work in cooperation with operators and other packaging associates to accomplish shift goals.
• Learn troubleshooting of common malfunctions to assigned packaging equipment.
• Work with leads, supervisors, and maintenance to build their skill set.
• Pursue teachable moments with skilled team members.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Learn to operate all downline and upline equipment.
• Learn to assist in the running of fillers.
• Complete forklift training; utilize powered equipment safely and responsibly.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skill on all machines while remaining professional.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve skills and abilities pertaining to work.
• Reliably complete all assigned production and sanitation tasks. Follow SOPs.
• Attention to detail regarding quality of finished products and sanitation.
• Conduct yourself professionally while in service of the company.
• Able to change practices as procedures are updated and improved.
• Flexibility in schedule to work when production schedule requires labor.

• Occupational training in beer packaging theory.
• Occupational training in beer quality control.
• Occupational training in related fields such as automation.

• Typically assigned to a set 8‑hour shift. Sometimes this will be a specialized shift to accomplish daily functions to prepare for a run or wrap up sanitation of the machines or work areas.
• Flexibility required as production demands dictate how many machines need to run.
• You will be exposed to mechanical oils, grease, cleaning solvents, water, and beer. PPE should be worn as recommended and/or required by company policy.

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