Packaging Tech - Cutwater

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Salary $23.05/hr

Schedule Full-time, 4/10s —

Shifts:

Wed‑Sat 12pm – 10:30pm

Work Location San Diego, CA (Miramar)

Company At Cutwater Spirits, we are explorers, charting the course with adventure in mind. We meticulously distill our award‑winning portfolio of spirits including whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas and liqueurs and incorporate them into our canned lineup. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re looking for passionate people like you to join our journey of working hard while having fun.

Are you ready to join our dauntless crew here in San Diego and beyond?

The Packaging Tech I is the entry level into the packaging team. They work on packaging lines to completes various tasks necessary to ship finished products from Cutwater Spirits. The Packaging Tech I is responsible for: can-filling machinery, bottle-filling machinery, boxing machinery, pallet wrapping machinery, and other general packaging operations. They work as a valuable team member, and the position’s focus is on maintaining consistency and timeliness within the packaging function—all while maintaining high quality.

This position works under the direction of the Operations Manager.

• Work on packaging lines (canning and bottling).
• Use a forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Unload packaging materials from pallets.
• Load finished products onto pallets.
• Maintain cleanliness of the distillery warehouse.
• Follow SOPs to ensure that products are packaged consistently.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth operation of packaging machinery and equipment.
• Perform daily start‑up and clean‑up procedures on all assigned packaging stations.
• Work with maintenance employees/personnel to assist with equipment problems and troubleshooting.
• Perform daily basic maintenance for machinery.
• Assist in the packaging records management.
• Work to achieve packaging/distribution short and long‑term goals and metrics.
• Adhere to all safety precautions, rules and guidelines.
• May stack and palletize finished product and prepare storage.
• May manually operate all phases of packaging in the case of machinery failure/maintenance.
• Embrace and fulfill the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understand and employ a Safety‑First approach.
• Maintain a Food Handler’s Certification.
• Be detail oriented and able to multi‑task.
• Work independently as well as maintain a strong team orientation and ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Have technical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Show scheduling flexibility – ability to work a variety of shifts and availability on weekends and nights/overnights.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Prior food/beverage packaging experience (preferred).
• Prior forklift experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age and maintain a safe driving record.

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax‑Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution.
• Chance to work in a fast‑paced environment among a team of passionate team members that think and act like owners!
• Great perks including product samples!