Packaging Operator
Packaging Operator
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08-05-2025
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Job Description
Benefits:
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Westbound and Down Brewing Company is looking for enthusiastic reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Packaging team. Individuals who dedicate themselves to excellence and quality will be able to advance as we prefer to promote from within.
Westbound and Down is expanding! Were looking to hire a new entry level packaging tech/cellar person that will be based out of the Lafayette location. Any experience on a brewery production line is greatly appreciated but not required. The Lafayette location is a 3vessel semiautomated 15 bbl brewhouse with tanks to producebbls. Lafayette is our primary production and canning operation. We simultaneously run our pub brewing for draft beer in Idaho Springs on a 15 bbl pub system with six 15 bbl FVs and six serving vessels. This role will be directly overseen by our packaging manager. This position will begin with training on catching cans on the canning line proper keg cleaning and kegging pallet building and wrapping and cooler management.
Westbound and Down is expanding! Were looking to hire a new entry level packaging tech/cellar person that will be based out of the Lafayette location. Any experience on a brewery production line is greatly appreciated but not required. The Lafayette location is a 3vessel semiautomated 15 bbl brewhouse with tanks to producebbls. Lafayette is our primary production and canning operation. We simultaneously run our pub brewing for draft beer in Idaho Springs on a 15 bbl pub system with six 15 bbl FVs and six serving vessels. This role will be directly overseen by our packaging manager. This position will begin with training on catching cans on the canning line proper keg cleaning and kegging pallet building and wrapping and cooler management.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 23 days of work on the canning line and 23 days of keg cleaning a week. Most days will have some blend of both.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operation and basic maintenance of paktek machine labeler keg cleaner keg fillers and canning line
- Ongoing cleaning and organization of brewery
- Packing out cases from the canning line 13 days per week
- Assist Packaging Manager with inventory management
- Perform work across locations (Lafayette and Idaho Springs) with adherence to assigned schedule times and production goals
- Move kegs onto pallets for our truck driver to transport
- Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Eager to grow in craft beer with a great team of hard working individuals
- Physical strength flexibility and stamina required must be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly and push pallets around with pallet jacks.
- High School Diploma or GED required Bachelors Degree preferred
- A strong focus on packaging quality and consistency
- Commitment to being a part of a team and working for larger goals
- Commitment to quality helping to create a safe work environment a great work ethic and attitude and excitement to learn from our award winning brew team required
- Strong organizational communication and record keeping skills
- Strong time management skills an attention to detail required and strength in multitasking
- Selfmotivated and ability to often work unsupervised from task lists
- Good people skills and professional demeanor
- Weekend availability required for production as needed (although minimal or rare as of now)
- Reliable car or transportation to Lafayette CO is required
GROWTH POTENTIAL
- This position will stay the same for at least this year but we prefer to hire from within for any positions we will need in the future. Learning the ins and outs of our canning line will be very important to aid in our growth and overall success. The ideal candidate will desire to grow with Westbound and further their craft brewing career.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation will depend on skill level and experience. Pay Range $21.50 to $24 hourly health benefits and PTO.
TO APPLY
Compensation: $21.50 $24.00 per hour
Westbound & Down is a brewing company dedicated to adventure. We got our start when some good friends made a pact to share their pursuit of better food and drink with the world. Today were a familyrun business with deep Colorado roots that aims to infuse the spirit of the West in every keg bottle meal and moment. Brewing beer is an art. Each element leads to the unique and layered taste of our beers. We pride ourselves in making great beer and keeping the process and overall experience approachable. Westbound & Down Brewing Company is made of a dynamic team working to provide our community with exceptional service unique elevated fare and distinct sophisticated beers.
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