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*About us*
Western Cider is an apple grower and cider house in Missoula, Montana.
As a company, we aspire to create an institution of great cider, good times, and a life worth living in this far-flung region of the American West.
See what we are all about on Instagram or Facebook @westerncider or on our website - westerncider.
com *Packaging Lead:* This position is responsible for all aspects of packaging which includes canning, bottling, and kegging.
The primary responsibility for this position is operation, sanitation, maintenance, and proper storage of the Wild Goose Can Line, Meheen 6 fill bottler, hand bottler, and keg fillers.
These pieces of equipment are highly valuable and must be treated with the utmost care to ensure their efficiency, efficacy and longevity.
The Packaging Lead is responsible for packaging all cider.
Sanitation of equipment and the surrounding area is critical.
With every package run, cider must be set aside for QA/QC testing.
Record keeping is crucial for traceability.
With the help of the Head Cidermaker, the packaging manager is responsible for determining tank schedule and accurate carbonation levels.
This position will create a packaging schedule for each run, set the crew’s schedule, and execute the plan accordingly.
As with any production, planning is imperative.
Willingness to adjust scheduling to get the job done while ensuring the highest quality and care of the final product is the primary concern.
The Packaging Lead must have strong mechanical aptitude.
Besides always having the canning and bottling equipment in top working order, the ideal candidate will oversee maintenance and repair of glycol lines, chiller, pumps, forklifts, and any other moving parts in the cellar.
The Packaging Lead is not responsible for all repairs, but being able to diagnose and fix issues, calling suppliers, and getting the right professional in to assure there is no downtime in production is necessary for this role.
This position requires at least a basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and mechanical.
*Prerequisites Required:* * Minimum of one year previous work experience in a cidery, winery, or brewery * Minimum of one year previous work experience on can or bottle line * Knowledge of sanitation principles and practices * High School diploma including computer competency and effective written communication * Clean and valid drivers license * Ability to work rotating shifts and adjust schedule to meet production demands * Ability to work both independently and with a team * Mechanical aptitude and creativity * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Forklift Experience *Packaging Lead Responsibilities * * Operation of Wild Goose can line for all packaging days * Operation of Meheen bottler for all packaging days * Maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of all packaging equipment.
* In depth knowledge is required.
Ability to set up, breakdown, operate, clean, perform necessary maintenance, and troubleshoot necessary repairs.
* Works closely with the packaging techs during packaging days.
* Training and Scheduling of packaging team.
* Works closely with Head Cider Maker to determine tank schedule, preparation for canning (cleaning of tanks, transfers, carbonation).
* Ensures proper record keeping for finished, packaged cider.
Enters numbers into packaging log in computer.
Records hourly checks on the packaging equipment while running.
* Regular checking of CO2, O2, and air compressor.
Communication and ordering with Norco.
* Responsible for organization of tool shelves and pegboards.
Must remain clean and organized.
*Compensation and Benefits Package:* * Competitive Wage based on experience * Employer Subsidized Health Insurance * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Employer Matching Retirement Plan * Free Cider and Employee Discounts *To apply:* Send a cover letter, resume and three references to with “Packaging Lead” in the subject line.
Thanks! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34,000.
00 - $40,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) 3% Match * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Missoula, MT 59802: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
As a company, we aspire to create an institution of great cider, good times, and a life worth living in this far-flung region of the American West.
See what we are all about on Instagram or Facebook @westerncider or on our website - westerncider.
com *Packaging Lead:* This position is responsible for all aspects of packaging which includes canning, bottling, and kegging.
The primary responsibility for this position is operation, sanitation, maintenance, and proper storage of the Wild Goose Can Line, Meheen 6 fill bottler, hand bottler, and keg fillers.
These pieces of equipment are highly valuable and must be treated with the utmost care to ensure their efficiency, efficacy and longevity.
The Packaging Lead is responsible for packaging all cider.
Sanitation of equipment and the surrounding area is critical.
With every package run, cider must be set aside for QA/QC testing.
Record keeping is crucial for traceability.
With the help of the Head Cidermaker, the packaging manager is responsible for determining tank schedule and accurate carbonation levels.
This position will create a packaging schedule for each run, set the crew’s schedule, and execute the plan accordingly.
As with any production, planning is imperative.
Willingness to adjust scheduling to get the job done while ensuring the highest quality and care of the final product is the primary concern.
The Packaging Lead must have strong mechanical aptitude.
Besides always having the canning and bottling equipment in top working order, the ideal candidate will oversee maintenance and repair of glycol lines, chiller, pumps, forklifts, and any other moving parts in the cellar.
The Packaging Lead is not responsible for all repairs, but being able to diagnose and fix issues, calling suppliers, and getting the right professional in to assure there is no downtime in production is necessary for this role.
This position requires at least a basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and mechanical.
*Prerequisites Required:* * Minimum of one year previous work experience in a cidery, winery, or brewery * Minimum of one year previous work experience on can or bottle line * Knowledge of sanitation principles and practices * High School diploma including computer competency and effective written communication * Clean and valid drivers license * Ability to work rotating shifts and adjust schedule to meet production demands * Ability to work both independently and with a team * Mechanical aptitude and creativity * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Forklift Experience *Packaging Lead Responsibilities * * Operation of Wild Goose can line for all packaging days * Operation of Meheen bottler for all packaging days * Maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of all packaging equipment.
* In depth knowledge is required.
Ability to set up, breakdown, operate, clean, perform necessary maintenance, and troubleshoot necessary repairs.
* Works closely with the packaging techs during packaging days.
* Training and Scheduling of packaging team.
* Works closely with Head Cider Maker to determine tank schedule, preparation for canning (cleaning of tanks, transfers, carbonation).
* Ensures proper record keeping for finished, packaged cider.
Enters numbers into packaging log in computer.
Records hourly checks on the packaging equipment while running.
* Regular checking of CO2, O2, and air compressor.
Communication and ordering with Norco.
* Responsible for organization of tool shelves and pegboards.
Must remain clean and organized.
*Compensation and Benefits Package:* * Competitive Wage based on experience * Employer Subsidized Health Insurance * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Employer Matching Retirement Plan * Free Cider and Employee Discounts *To apply:* Send a cover letter, resume and three references to with “Packaging Lead” in the subject line.
Thanks! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34,000.
00 - $40,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) 3% Match * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Missoula, MT 59802: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 501 North California Street, Missoula, MT
• Post ID: 9153808848
