Packaging Operator - Night Shift

Founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been pushing the craft beer movement forward for more than three decades. Today, we're proud to be the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the United States, with a reputation built on innovation, quality, and a whole lot of passion for producing a great product. Deschutes continues to grow, with a footprint in all 50 states one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic portfolio's in the country. We've also partnered with brands including Patagonia Provisions, Boneyard Beer and PARTYBOMB, a new-to-world flavored malt beverage. From hop-forward classics to creative seasonal releases, award winning non-alcoholic beers to flavor forward malt beverages, we're driven by one simple goal: brew damn tasty beverages that bring people together. If you're looking to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about their craft -and know how to have fun along the way- Deschutes Brewery is a place where you can grow and make an impact.

Deschutes Brewery is currently hiring a full-time, night shift Packaging Machine Operator. This position works closely with other co-owners of the team to operate the packaging line, working to get our Damn Tasty beverages into kegs, cans and bottles. Duties include but are not limited to operating various pieces of automated equipment on the packaging line; quality control and checking for accuracy on things such as 'bottled on' dates, expiration dates, and batch numbers; changing bottle labels and various other tasks in a production environment. Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred but not required!

This is a full time, night shift position with a typical schedule of 7:30pm - 6:00am Monday through Thursday. Schedule may change based on business need. Base wages when joining this team start at $18.36/hour for someone without experience and increase from there based on the previous experience you bring to the role. We also pay an additional night shift differential of $3.00/hour for all time worked between 6pm and 6am. This position offers a career path up to $28.60/hour for our employees who successfully complete our training program and hold several years of experience in this department. Additional opportunities for wage increases are also associated with cross-training, specialty licenses/certifications and promotional opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eagerness and ability to learn our specialty brewery equipment and machinery
• Focused attention on training for safety and standard operating procedures
• Experience in a team-based environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Previous manufacturing or production or forklift experience is preferred

Just some of the awesome perks of working for Deschutes Brewery:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k Match of 4%, vested immediately!
• 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week sick leave, and paid holidays
• "On Demand Pay" (get your money when you need it) available through DailyPay
• Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
• Pro deals with local companies
• Deschutes Brewery and Boneyard merchandise and food discounts
• Uniform stipend
• Keg discounts
• Free beer for employees 21 years and older
• Being part of one of the best (and award winning!) Breweries in Central Oregon

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact [email protected] to discuss your application.

Salary: $18.63 - $21.76 per hour

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