Packaging Machine Operator jobs in New Haven, CT

Athletic is on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry by making fantastic and ground-breaking non-alcoholic beverages. We are excited to be on the search for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. At Athletic and through our products, we believe we can have a positive impact on the health, activity, and opportunity in our communities - we actively seek representation from all diverse communities to continue to broaden our horizons.

Job Responsibilities:

• Basic ability to package product into cans or kegs following all standard operating procedures, while also being able to complete production adjustments based on the changing needs of the business.
• Able to master basic operations of each machine/station including starting and stopping machines, station setup, how to change a date code, and keeping machines fed with packaging materials.
• Monitor basic operations of packaging line machinery by shadowing Operator II .
• Able to be trained to perform basic forklift operations.
• Communicate with management and other packaging team members on the status of packaging.
• Collect and submit pallet tags for cans, lids, and other packaging materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following OSHA and GMPs.
• Familiarize with product and attend sensory panels/off flavor training.
• Basic ability to navigate NetSuite - build pallets, print pallet tags, etc.
• Fill out daily packaging forms to update daily logs for CIPs, Cleaning, Downtime, etc.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Desired Experience/Traits

Who You Are:

• Personal curiosity in improving skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, listening, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills.
• Honest, Dependable, high integrity, team player, and passionate.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills - Word, Excel, email.  NetSuite experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Job Details:

Location: Milford, CT.
Salary: Commensurate with experience - Base salary and opportunities for performance bonuses. 
Benefits: Company Paid health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave.
Community Program/Professional Development: In addition to Vacation and Sick Leave, all team members receive 12 paid days per year to dedicate to volunteering or professional development activities.

We value internal mobility and team equity.
We are an equal-opportunity employer – we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community.
We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 55 pounds without assistance. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.