Packaging Operator

Hopworks Brewery is hiring a full-time Packaging Operator at our production facility on Powell Blvd in SE Portland.

• Package beer in accordance with Hopworks packaging procedures.
• Weekly delivery to PDX (once per week).
• Ensure quality by inspecting all products as they are processed.
• Complete shift paperwork as outlined in Hopworks' procedures.
• Communicate order fulfillment status to appropriate department leaders.
• Report any mechanical or material issues to the department manager.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Rotate positions willingly and with others in mind.
• Help maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot machinery during operation and make necessary adjustments to equipment.

Other roles and responsibilities may include cellar work (once trained), warehouse operations, and delivery.

• Valid driver's license.
• Must thrive in a highly collaborative and team‑oriented work environment and take the initiative to support co‑workers in meeting deadlines and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Must be detail‑oriented.
• Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to multitask without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job including working while standing for the duration of the shift, frequently lifting and carrying heavy materials (~55 lbs up to shoulder height), frequently climbing a ladder over 10 feet, and performing work while standing on a ladder.
• Organization, time management, and communication skills to help the team manage stress and workload.
• Experience and proficiency in packing line operations.
• 1‑2 years' experience operating an open filler such as a PSA CB100F.
• Solid knowledge of safe chemical handling, safe work operations, safety policies and procedures, and proven ability to adhere to strict workplace safety rules and regulations.
• We provide all necessary PPE equipment needed to do your job safely. Boots, ear, and eye protection, etc.

• Health insurance benefits (Vision, Dental, Medical/MEC) after 60 days for full‑time employees.
• 50% discount on all beer, food, and merchandise, and two free Hopworks t‑shirts on your first day.
• Paid Time Off accrual starting at 80 hours per year—starts on your first day and is available for use after 90 days of employment.
• Paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and one floating holiday) after 90 days of employment.
• Discounts at partner businesses, including 40% at the Portland Patagonia Store, access to the Columbia Sportswear employee store, discounts at Next Adventure.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid in full by Hopworks and available to all employees from day one.
• 401(k) plan, basic life & AD&D coverage.

Summary (pay, hours, and benefits)

Job Type: Full‑time, $23.00 – $25.00 per hour (DOE).
Schedule: 8‑hour shift, 8 AM – 4 PM, Monday to Friday.

Location: 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Hopworks Brewery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran’s status, or any other characteristic unrelated to job performance.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.