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About the Role
The Warehouse & Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging operations, warehouse management, and supporting daily brewery production. This role operates the canning line, manages product movement via forklift, rotates inventory, and assists the brewing team with production tasks. It requires reliability, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.
Responsibilities
- Operate the canning line from setup through teardown, ensuring equipment is running correctly and product meets quality standards.
- Monitor fill levels, seam integrity, and packaging quality throughout each canning run.
- Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance on packaging equipment.
- Coordinate with the brewing team on packaging schedules and production priorities.
- Package finished product accurately and efficiently, minimizing waste and downtime.
- Operate a forklift to receive, move, stage, and ship raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods.
- Unload incoming deliveries and verify shipments against purchase orders.
- Organize and maintain the warehouse to ensure safe, efficient product flow and clear aisles.
- Stage finished goods for distribution and coordinate with delivery drivers and distributors.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment at all times.
- Follow all forklift safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.
- Receive and put away incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies in the correct locations.
- Rotate all product based on shelf life, ensuring older product is always pulled and used first.
- Identify and report any damaged, expired, or out-of-place product to the Head Brewer.
- Keep storage areas organized and clearly labeled so product is easy to locate and access.
- Assist the brewing team with production tasks including grain handling, transfers, and cleaning.
- Support vessel cleaning and sanitation between batches.
- Monitor and restock brewing supplies and packaging materials.
- Complete daily logs and production documentation accurately.
- Communicate proactively with the Head Brewer on operational issues, equipment concerns, or supply shortages.
Requirements
- Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification prior to start (training provided).
- Prior experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Brewery, beverage, or food production experience a plus but not required.
- Ability to lift 55+ lbs repeatedly and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures, including cold storage.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to showing up for the team.
- Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, or extended shifts as production demands.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Packaging operations
- Warehouse management
- Production support
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality control
- Communication
- Organization
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
Location
- Cazenovia facility
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred prior experience in warehouse, production, or manufacturing
- Brewery, beverage, or food production experience a plus
About the Company
- Meiers Creek Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.