Variety Pack Operator (Forklift)

Job Description

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

Variety Pack (VP) Line Associates Operate machinery on variety pack production lines with the objective of producing the best quality product as efficiently as possible. This individual will be responsible for daily production duties on an assigned area of the VP line. This position is also responsible for safely operating a forklift. The VP Line Operator will be responsible for the correct receiving, replenishment, picking and truck loading / unloading of palletized goods. Effective communication with team members, supervisors and truck drivers is essential to maintain workflow efficiency and address any issues that may arise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all work and safety rules, including wearing personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, gloves, hat and / or hairnet, respiratory / air mask, emergency breathing equipment, goggles, insulated clothing, face shields, and hard-composite or steal toe shoes.
• Be able to work any and all scheduled hours, any and all shifts, change shifts during the week, and work required weekend overtime.
• Work with and / or around hazardous chemicals (i.e. caustics, acids, ammonia) with personal protection equipment, and on-site training.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, health standard, and sanitation as mandated by FDA regulations, the Department of Agriculture, and other regulatory agencies – municipal, state, and federal.
• Maintain required shift paperwork.
• Responsible for cleaning and general upkeep of assigned area when the line is down for a maintenance issue
• Be able to read work orders, machinery and equipment controls for operation, and operate a computer.
• Uses basic mathematical skills for inventory and record keeping.
• Be able to operate and maneuver high-pressure air and water hoses (hot and cold) for cleaning machinery and floors.
• Follow all GMP and food safety rules including ones specific to the job function.

Minimum Qualifications

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.