Packaging Lead

Position: Packaging Lead

Company: Yonder Cider & The Source Cider

Work location: Production Facility, Wenatchee, WA

Full Time or Part Time: This is a full time, salaried position.

Reporting to: Director of Production/Operations Manager

About the Company

Yonder Cider and The Source Cider are two rapidly growing cider companies located in Wenatchee, Washington. We are a rapidly growing cidery based out of Wenatchee, Washington (production), Cashmere (taproom) and Seattle, Washington (taproom). Established in 2020, we are distributed throughout four states, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Picked and pressed in Wenatchee, Washington – the heart of Apple Country – we create cider that's as balanced, bright and complex as the land itself. Crafted using a blend of bittersweet cider apples and juicy dessert apples, our ciders are hardly simple, and never straightforward, but you can always count on them being interesting.

About the Position

We are looking for a skilled Packaging Lead to join our team immediately. The Packaging Lead is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the entire packaging process - including canning and kegging - ensuring quality of product is being maintained, standard operating procedures are being followed accurately, and safety remains a top priority. If you're interested in joining a busy and productive team in an ever changing production environment, this role is for you! This is a full time, salaried position.

Job Responsibilities

Leading packaging runs on a Wild Goose Canning Line, including instructing other team members; operating the craft can filler and seamer during canning runs

Overseeing and assisting with kegging operations

Ensuring the product is packaged, carefully and within strict guidelines (proper fill heights, dissolved oxygen standards, etc)

Documenting key quality performance measurements

Adhering to and improving SOP’s of daily packaging activities including filling, seaming, checking, weighing, and offloading canned beverages

Participating in all packaging operations including CIP, filler operation, quality checks, palletizing, and movement of finished materials

Overseeing maintenance, cleaning and sanitation of the canning line, ensuring production and packaging areas are kept clean at all times

Independently troubleshooting all packaging equipment (filler, depalletizer, date coder, labeler, etc) and communicates issues with solutions to leadership appropriately

Communicating with can manufacturer regarding needs, misprints, etc.

Working closely with Production Team to coordinate maintenance and project work in a manner that minimizes production downtime; executes all manufacturer recommended preventative maintenance on all packaging machinery

Training other Brewery employees on proper packaging equipment/machinery operation and safety protocols

Planning, preparing, and executing packaging with Director of Production

Performing all other duties as assigned by management

Skills and Experience

Experience on Wild Goose and similar in-line beverage packaging lines.

Experience involving utility systems with a strong knowledge of air compressors, CO2, water systems, etc.

Ability to work independently and effectively with peers and display strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Impeccable attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of industry compliance and safety standard

Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills

Requirements

Ability to work in a production environment with loud noise, strong odors, wet surfaces, hot and cold temperatures, and constant movement

Ability to work schedule as assigned by management to include early mornings and evenings

Ability to perform all tasks according to standard operating procedures

Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods of time

Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, stoop, and climb ladders

Strong and proven work ethic, and ability to multi-task workload

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $50,000-$55,000, depending on experience.

Paid time off and paid holidays

Healthcare and Simple IRA Retirement Fund with 3% matching (after 90 days)

Cider and merchandise benefits

SCHEDULE: Start and end times may vary; estimated schedule is Monday - Friday, 7 am to 4 pm, but flexibility needed due to shifting production schedule; overtime may be required.

To apply, please email resume and references to jobs @yondercider.com with subject line “Application for Yonder Cider Packaging Lead”.