Job Description:
Belching Beaver Brewery is a thriving craft beer brewery dedicated to producing high-quality and innovative products for our community. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and our vibrant team-oriented culture. We are seeking a canning line operator to join our production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and is comfortable working in a fast-paced brewery production facility. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to packaging cans into boxes, palletizing finished cases and storing/organizing pallets in finished goods inventory. Flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential for success in this position.
Job Summary:
Responsible for operating and maintaining the canning line to package finished beer safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards, cGMP requirements, and safety procedures. This role ensures accurate production, proper product handling, and adherence to all sanitation and traceability requirements.
Core Responsibilities:- Process (Operations)
- Set up, start up, and operate canning line equipment (rinser, filler, seamer, labeler, pack-out)
- Verify correct materials, labels, and packaging components prior to startup (line clearance)
- Monitor line performance and maintain target speeds and efficiency
- Adjust equipment to maintain proper fill levels and seam integrity
- Perform changeovers between SKUs, can sizes, and packaging formats
- Perform basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical adjustments
- Minimize downtime and escalate issues when required
- Accurately record production data in real time (output, downtime, scrap)
Quality
Perform in-process quality checks per defined frequency and SOP requirements (fill levels, seam integrity, labeling)
Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming product
Ensure correct product coding, labeling, and complete lot traceability documentation
Stop production or escalate when quality standards are not met
Maintain compliance with all product specifications and quality standards
Support corrective actions and root cause investigations
Document all quality checks and resultscGMP / Sanitation
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Maintain work area in a state of continuous audit readiness
Execute cleaning and sanitation procedures (including CIP) per SOP requirements
Complete sanitation and housekeeping documentation
Follow hygiene and contamination control requirements
Ensure proper handling and storage of materials and finished goods
SafetyFollow all safety policies and procedures
Wear required PPEReport unsafe conditions or behaviors
Stop work if unsafe conditions exist
Operate equipment safely
Follow lockout/tagout procedures
Participate in safety training
Key Performance Metrics
Throughput (cans per minute)
Downtime percentage
Scrap / waste levels
Fill accuracy compliance
Seam integrity compliance
Changeover efficiencyGMP compliance
Qualifications:- 1+ year manufacturing or packaging experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Brewery or beverage experience preferred
- SkillsAttention to detail
Problem-solving
TeamworkCommunicationAbility to follow procedures
Work Environment
Standing for long periods
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Wet, cold, and noisy environment
Use of PPE required
To apply for this canning line operator position at Belching Beaver Brewery, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.
Belching Beaver Brewery is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
