Packaging Machine Operator jobs in Fort Collins, CO

ABOUT ODELL BREWING

Since 1989, the culture of collaboration has thrived, fostering a company with a purpose for building community through beer. It is this purpose that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews and beverages. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs. In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership and inclusion where we contribute, educate, and innovate, while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better.

POSITION SUMMARY

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Scheduled up to 40 hours/week with some flexibility. Shifts predominately start at 7am. Possibility to work a 4 day/10 hour work week on occasion.

This is a seasonal position and will conclude sometime around early September.

This temporary position will include kegging & canning duties. It is the Packaging Operator’s responsibility to ensure that all beer that makes it into a can or keg is of the highest possible quality. This includes, but is not limited to: evaluating carbonation levels and adjusting accordingly, taking samples for laboratory testing, ensuring package appearance reflects the quality of the product inside, cleaning of the packaging machinery and environment, maintaining a constant vigilance for potential mishaps, etc. All of these duties are performed with the utmost attention to safety and efficiency.

Working in a Packaging position is fast paced, can be extremely demanding, and requires a positive attitude. Cleanliness is a high priority and we clean thoroughly and often. Then we clean some more. In the end, all of the effort is worthwhile because it is necessary in creating something we all care so much about: great beverages.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Self-motivation to go above and beyond for the sake of quality
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work well within a dynamic team
• The ability to maintain a positive attitude
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Flexibility and availability to regularly rotate schedule between morning, evening, and overnight shifts
• An interest in creating community through beer
• A solid grasp on rudimentary arithmetic
• A keen attention to detail
• An aptitude to learn and adhere to safety standards
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• At least 21 years of age

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work long hours on your feet
• The ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
• The ability to lift 50lbs to shoulder height
• The ability to crouch, bend, lift and reach
• The ability to remain focused and level-headed under demanding situations

Post Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must complete a pre-employment assessment to determine physical fitness and ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Odell’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

Hourly Rate:

$20.00/hr

Seasonal Benefits Include:

• 401k with a company match
• Weekly Beer or Wine Allotment
• $100 Merch Allotment
• Co-worker Assistance Program (EAP)

If you think you are the person we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Odell Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.