PACKAGING OPERATOR

ABOUT ODELL BREWING

Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews. 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

Though a bit of a mystery to those outside of the brewing industry, the elusive Packaging Operator plays a crucial role in our creation of world class beer.  The Packaging Operator is responsible 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.

*This position requires flexibility and willingness to complete other duties, not listed above, as assigned

SHIFT STRUCTURE

• Monday-Thursday

• 4 - 10hr shifts (~40 hours per week)

• 2nd shift hours: 2pm-12am

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Basic mechanical aptitude

• 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 in a fast paced and demanding environment

• Excellent communication skills

• 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

• Fork lift certification (Provided by employer)

• FIFO (First in, First Out) warehousing principals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• The ability to work long hours on your feet 

• The ability to work in a cold,  hot, wet, and loud environment

• The ability to lift 50lbs to shoulder height

• The ability to crouch, bend, lift, crawl 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 duties 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.

Starting hourly rate for entry level candidates:  $21.00/hr

Odell Brewing offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (1 year 1,000 hours)

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans

• Company provided life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• 401k plan

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Weekly Beer and Wine Allotment

• Parental Pay

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.