Brewery Packaging Operator

Brewery Packaging Operator Breakside Brewery - 3.9 Milwaukie, OR Job Details Full-time $23.00 - $24.50 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Manufacturing equipment maintenance Food production Recycling Safety training program participation as safety practice Production safety compliance Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility Safety hazards Ability to follow instructions Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Mechanical troubleshooting Production troubleshooting Full Job Description

JOB POSTING

PACKAGING

OPERATOR

Breakside Brewery is looking for an experienced and hardworking individual to join our packaging team. Breakside is an employee-owned, award-winning brewery in Portland, Oregon. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of brewers at a growing, well regarded brewery in the greatest beer city in the world. This position will be at our Milwaukie brewery, and it will focus on operating our two packaging (cans and bottles), as well as associated packaging responsibilities and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in packaging line operations and maintenance, with a proven track record of quality and an ability to work in a team environment. As with all of our staff, we will seek a candidate who can fulfill these job responsibilities in the short term and who looks to take on more responsibilities with the company over time. The tentative start date for this position is July 20, 2026. This position reports to the Packaging Operations Manager.

PLEASE NOTE

Our brewery operates 7 days a week from 5 AM until 11 PM. The planned schedule for this position is Monday to Friday. Shift times may vary on multi-week rotation, with start times between 6 AM and 9 AM. Core Responsibilities Manage daily packaging operations, including flow of packaging materials and coordination with cellar, warehouse, and quality departments. This is done under the supervision of the Packaging Operations Manager and as part of a team of Packaging Operators Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the packaging lines, including work with preferred subcontractors to maintain the lines in peak operation. Collaborate with all departments in the brewery to ensure beer is packaged on schedule and to quality standards Maintain a clean work environment, elevating housekeeping standards for all staff throughout the packaging areas Assist in the implementation of all safety, quality, safety, recycling and housekeeping initiatives for the packaging line Assist with some cellar operations in the brewery, brewery utility, and maintenance work, including keg racking and keg washing. Aid in all packaging line record keeping Minimum Qualifications 2+ years experience in the packaging or cellar department for a production brewery or 2+ years working with a mobile packager. Additional experience in a brewery, winery, distillery, food production plant, or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required. Experience working in an industrial environment with accompanying hazards and strong knowledge of basic safety precautions and practices is required. Ability to follow SOPs Mechanical aptitude; skilled and comfortable with basic machine troubleshooting and repair in a sanitary environment.

Additional Requirements Include:

Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of the job. Moderate physical demands requiring frequent manual lifting/moving of materials weighing 5-25 pounds and occasional lifting/moving materials weighing 25-60 lbs. Work requires frequent standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching and occasional kneeling, squatting and uncomfortable positions. Flow of work and duties require normal mental and visual attention; visual requirements include depth perception, color vision, and clarity of vision for distant (20 feet or more) and near (less than 20 inches) work. The brewery is a manufacturing environment where exposure to moisture, heat, electrical current, refrigerated areas, noise and moving machinery are frequent during the day. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Breakside will offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan contributions, and paid vacation. Interested candidates should send a cover letter with resume to Ben Edmunds ( ) with "

BREAKSIDE PACKAGING OPERATOR

" in the subject line. Closing date for applications is 7/10/26.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person