Packaging Technician

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, access to passes to Mission Ridge and Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, access to Seattle Sounders Season Tickets, and more!

ABOUT US:

Nestled in the heart of Washington’s Cascade Mountains,
Icicle Brewing Company
is an independent craft brewery driven by a simple yet powerful purpose:
Brewing Connections. Crafting Joy.

Our mission isto
inspire connection and joy
by crafting exceptional products and fostering meaningful experiences that respect our world and enrich our communities.

At Icicle Brewing,
Integrity
is the foundation of everything we do—guiding our commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethical practices. Our values define who we are and how we operate every day:

• Innovation
  – We embrace creativity and forward-thinking to craft exceptional products and deliver unique experiences.
• Relationships
  – We build caring relationships through a welcoming environment, meaningful experiences, and a strong commitment to our community.
• Quality
  – We take pride in delivering exceptional quality and are committed to continuous improvement.
• Safety
  – We put people first by fostering a safe, clean, supportive, and respectful environment for all.
• Sustainability
  – We make decisions that support long-term financial, environmental, and social well-being.

We’re passionate about our beer, our people, our customers, and our community—and we believe in bringing people together through craft, connection, and care.

OBJECTIVE:

The primary responsibilities include operating and maintaining all packaging equipment including canning and kegging. We are seeking someone who loves beer and cares about making and packaging the great craft beer.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

• Abides by workplace safety regulations while upholding quality standards
• Operates equipment needed for the following activities: product packaging, warehouse organization, order fulfilment, and equipment CIP (clean in place)
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, and buckets, that requires standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly throughout the duration of the shift
• Assists in general sanitation of all beer contact surfaces and equipment
• Prepares beer for packaging, packages beer, organizes and records packaged product
• Works with the packaging team to fill orders and complete daily duties in a timely fashion
• Assembles orders and deliveries to our sister business, München Haus
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of taproom facility (cold storage)
• Transfers of beer, ingredients, and materials between Taproom and Production Facilities

OTHER JOB

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positive outlook and attitude
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Attention to detail and hygiene
• Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
• Self-motivated
• Good time management
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff throughout the brewery
• Must have a valid driver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery/warehouse
• The employee regularly works with hazardous chemicals
• The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment
• The employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam
• The employee frequently must work in a sanitary environment

MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Industrial cleaning and sanitizing chemicals including strong acids and bases
• Works on the canning line and keg filling
• Hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other brewery equipment
• Forklifts, pallet jacks (manual & electric), hand trucks
• Oversized delivery truck

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs and drag up to 100 lbs
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus on small moving objects
• Must be able to participate in the critical assessment of beers (i.e. must be 21+)

SUPERVISORY…