Packaging Lead - Terrapin Beer Co. (Athens GA) About Terrapin Beer Co. and Tilray Brands Terrapin Beer Company founded in 2002 in Athens Georgia is known for its innovative and flavorful craft beers. The brewery was named after the Grateful Dead album Terrapin Station and has grown to be a beloved staple in the community. Tilray Brands Inc. (Tilray) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) is aleading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods companywith operations in Canada the United States Europe Australia and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis beverage wellness and entertainment elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilrays mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilrays unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries including comprehensive cannabis offerings hemp-based foods and craft beverages. Job Summary: The Packaging Lead is an hourly full-time supervisory position responsible for assisting the Packaging Manager with the daily administrative and operational issues within the Packaging department at Terrapin Beer Company. The Packaging Lead is a position of leadership within Terrapin Beer Company and requires being hands-on in the brewery at all times to ensure packaging operations remain on schedule. The incumbent will report directly to the Packaging Manager. Essential Job Functions:
- Requires maintaining a safe and secure working environment within the packaging department at all times. Continually evaluates packaging SOPs and standards of excellence regarding safety and production.
- Ability to accurately follow SOPs and understanding of specific beer process terminologies.
- Displays effective communication & leadership skills on a daily basis with all employees management clients and vendors.
- Operate both manual and computer automated equipment while maintaining quality standards.
- Ability to operate bottling line equipment including pack-on conveyors bottle rinser case packer labeler and box shop including the multipacker case erector and 6 pack erector.
- Ability to operate the SMB filler and VideoJet within the bottling line.
- Ability to operate canning line depalletizer air rinser Heuft switchback and CFT can filler.
- Assist the Packaging Manager with proactive scheduling needs for production.
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws and accepted business ethics.
- Follow all company policies & procedures reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times. Practice safe work methods and comply with wearing and using the proper PPE 100% of the time on the floor.
- Must be able and willing to work a variable shift schedule that is dependent upon the operational needs of the brewery. Must be willing to come in on short notice in the event of equipment failure or staffing production needs.
- Work in a loud production environment and flexibility to work all shifts additional hours holidays and weekends as necessary.
- Must demonstrate a professional and engaged demeanor at all times and treat every employee customer and/or client with dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Able to perform any and all required maintenance on Packaging equipment.
- Performs weekly and monthly inventory audits and reconciliation of overages/shortages of materials.
- Ability to frequently reach twist stoop crouch stand and walk for 8-10 hour shifts. Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly and maneuver up to 175lb kegs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
- 2 year degree in Mechanical Systems Engine Repair Packaging Technology or similar technical-based degree program. Or relevant work experience and educational attainment. Similar job or work history with a minimum of 2 years experience.
- The candidate should possess a strong understanding of all areas of safety and packaging standards.
- Strong skill set related to and cognition of mechanical electrical and industrial systems.
- Must be self-motivated have excellent written skills verbal communication time management strong leadership skills as well as very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Candidate must be able to work under stressful situations unique to the manufacturing/production environment of a fast-paced brewery.
- Candidates must be proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Packaging Supervisor Packaging Manager Lead Packaging Technician or Senior Packaging Technician in a similar sized or larger brewery with 5 years experience.
- Preference given to applicants who complete Brewery Packaging Technology coursework through the Master Brewers Association.
Terrapin Beer Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment on the basis of race color religion creed sex national origin age disability sexual orientation marital status public assistance status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings please advise when submitting your application. Please note that Tilray does not authorize engage or sponsor any consultants agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords login ids credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. When replying to emails please ensure the senders name and email address match exactly. Please also ensure the Reply-To address matches the sending address exactly. If you are concerned about the authenticity of an email letter or call purportedly from for or on behalf of Tilray please send an email inquiry
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