Packaging Operator

Full-Service Beverage Contract Manufacturing

As a full-service beverage contract manufacturer, Craft smith handles every step of the production process — from recipe development to finished goods on a pallet — so you can focus on building your brand.

About the Role:

The Packaging Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving key packaging line equipment across our facility. This includes primary machines such as the filler, cartoner, and tray packer, as well as auxiliary equipment like detection scanners, date coders, and poly-pro applicators. Operators at Craft smith are cross-trained to provide flexibility, ensure redundancy, and support smooth production across all equipment centers.

• Operate & maintain packaging equipment (filler, cartoner, tray packer, labeler, date coder, poly-pro applicator)
• Set up, calibrate, conduct changeovers, and troubleshoot—ensuring quality output
• Perform in-process checks (seams, fills, weights, carbonation)
• Stage materials and maintain accurate logs of downtime, maintenance, and performance
• Maintain accurate logs of production performance, downtime, and maintenance activity.
• Adhere to all safety, GMP, and sanitation protocols while maintaining a clean work environment.
• Clean, sanitize, and help build better SOPs; participate in continuous improvement
• Contribute to SOP development, continuous improvement projects, and efficiency initiatives.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Assist in other brewery areas (cellar, warehouse, shipping/receiving) as needed to meet production demands.

• Core Requirements
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Comfort using computers, iPads, and PLC-based interfaces
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Preferred—Not Mandatory
• 1+ year manufacturing/CPG or food/beverage experience
• Brewing industry familiarity
• Forklift or pallet jack certification (training available)
• Preventive maintenance or SOP development experience

At Craft smith, Packaging Operators are hands-on contributors, problem-solvers, collaborators, and teammates whose work drives our success. Here’s what you’ll gain:

• Career growth:Learn every piece of the line and cross-train across multiple machines so you’re always in demand.
• Skill-building:Get hands-on with continuous improvement, SOPs, and new processes that shape how our facility runs.
• Team environment:Join a collaborative crew where your input matters and your work directly impacts quality and consistency.