Seasonal Packaging Operator/Warehouse Assistant (Dec Through May) – Dragoon Brewing Company, Tucson, Az

Title: Packaging Operator/Warehouse Assistant

Position: Full Time - Seasonal, entry-level

Location: Dragoon Brewing Company

Compensation: Hourly Rate, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, PPE Allowance

Reports to: Head Brewer, Operations Manager

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to careers@dragoonbrewing.com

Dragoon Brewing Company is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. This is a full-time position that will operate approximately from December (or when hired) through May 31. Successful individuals may be invited to return into the position for the following calendar year.

This position will primarily operate during our second shift. Applicants must have regular availability between the hours of 9am and 9pm Monday through Friday.

Job description 

This position will work both in the packaging and warehouse departments. Tasks include:

• Cleaning and filling kegs.
• Canning on a 6-head CODI can line.
• Cleaning and sanitizing tanks and equipment and maintaining the brewery space.
• Record package quantities and volumes in brewery inventory software and paper logs
• Maintaining cleanliness in packaging, warehouse, and cold storage areas, including organizing and storing finished beer and packaging materials.
• Assisting in shipping and receiving, as well as organizing finished product towards future shipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

 Applicants that will be considered must:

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Have a working knowledge of industrial safety and operations of heavy machinery.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Be familiar with computers and software – particularly spreadsheets and word processing.
• Have flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Have regular availability between the hours of 9am and 9pm Monday through Friday.

It is recommended that applicants have:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing facility (food or beverage preferred).
• Operated forklifts or similar other machinery.
• A basic understanding of beer production and brewing ingredients.
• An interest in further developing knowledge related to beer ingredient and process.

Physical Requirements

An applicant will be expected to be able to (with reasonable safety accommodations):

• Lift 55 lbs. from ground to shoulder high.
• Lift 75 lbs. from ground to waist high and moving 150 lbs. along the floor.
• Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders.
• Work in small and confined spaces.
• Work safely with chemicals.
• Work in loud environments.
• Follow safety guidelines and adhere to PPE standards.
• Work effectively in a wide range of climates – our brewery is often chilly winter mornings and very hot (>100F) summer afternoons.

Compensation begins at $16/hr.

Seasonal Employee benefits include certain paid Holidays, sick leave, beer perks and a stipend for workwear and additional PPE.

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@dragoonbrewing.com, with ‘Packaging Operator/Warehouse Assistant’ in the subject line.

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 interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from any background. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.