STOKED ON HENHOUSE BREWING!

HenHouse was founded in 2011 in Sonoma County. Our purpose is to produce an amazing and rotating line up of awesome beers with an uncompromising and fearless pursuit of our goals; which are creating new and interesting types of delicious beers with freshness and quality in the forefront, creating meaningful and living wage positions, and to make a difference in our community. Our talented team is committed to making, selling, delivering and serving beer with this intention and purpose in mind. 

JOB TITLE:            Packaging Technician 1
DEPARTMENT:    Production 

REPORTS TO:      Packaging Manager  
FLSA STATUS:      Full-Time/Non-Exempt

RATE:                    $20.00 - $23.00 / HR 

BONUS:                Eligible for Department Bonuses 

LOCATION:          Santa Rosa, CA

SHIFT:                   4/10 Shifts with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as needed. 

Packaging Technician 1 Summary: 

Packaging Technicians operate or tend machines to prepare HenHouse Brewing Projects for storage or shipment. The primary role of the Packaging Technician is to ensure the highest standards of quality, sanitation and food safety are met as beer is packaged into kegs, cans and bottles. 

Our Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will enjoy fast-paced and hands-on work and will be detail-oriented, with the ability to work as part of a team or independently on the HenHouse Brewing canning line. The ideal candidate will have a high level of urgency and dependability.  

On the Job you would be responsible for:( include, but not limited to the following):

Packaging Operations: 

• Controlling Packaging Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate packaging machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Primary Focus for Packaging Tech 1: (90% Job Focus): 

• Filling kegs and cans with HenHouse product 
• Cleaning Kegs 
• Temperature and pressure management of tanks
• Clear equipment jams and notify others’ of equipment repair or maintenance needs
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed
• Package products for storage or shipment including stacking of pallets
• Maintain counts and inventory of finished products 
• Maintenance and use of chemical titration kits and pH strips
• Carbonation and O2 readings on BBTs
• Forklift Operations 

Secondary Focus for Packaging Tech 1: (10% Job Focus) 

• General facility sanitation and maintenance
• Warehouse Assistance and backup, as needed 
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory and/or Committee Responsibilities:

• No Direct Reports 
• No  Supervisory or committee responsibilities assigned
• No Budgetary Responsibilities 

Computer Skills: 

• Must demonstrate moderate computer and smartphone skills
• Experience working with computerized packaging/canning equipment or the ability to learn
• Experience with Netsuite or the ability to learn 
• Must have working knowledge of Google Suite skills - google docs, meet and chat

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 0-2 years experience in food/beverage manufacturing, warehouse operations or equivalent 
• High school diploma required. 
• Bilingual, verbal and written, (Spanish), preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Forklift Safety Course & Certification Required 
• 1 Hour CA Anti-Harassment & Anti-Bullying Certification Required - every 2 years 
• Valid CA Drivers License & Proof of Insurance Required 
• Other safety and job related courses, workshops and certifications may be assigned as part of the professional growth, development and performance requirements of this role. 

Physical Requirements:

The traditional methods of performing job functions for this position are reflected below.  Reasonable accommodations may be made when such accommodations do not create an undue hardship. 

• Must be of legal drinking age (21 years of age) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - PACKAGING TECHNICIAN  1

LIFTING 

Frequency: Frequently 

Height: 48”

Weight: 35lbs 

CARRYING 

Frequency: Constant

Height: 6’

Weight: 25lbs

PUSHING/PULLING 

Frequency: Frequently 

Height: 6”

Equipment: Pallet Jack 

REACHING (< 10LBS)

Frequency: Frequently 

Reach: 24”

Vertical Height: 4’

REACH DIRECTION 

Frequency: Constant

Direction:  Front/Overhead 

N/A

LEGS 

Frequency; Frequently

Position;

Sitting 

Standing Still

Walking

Kneeling

Crouching

N/A

BACK

Frequency: Frequently 

Position:  

Straight/Neutral

Stoop & Flex

Twist & Side Bend

Twist & Stoop 

N/A

ARMS

Frequency: Constant 

Position:

Below Shoulder 

At or Above Shoulder 

Overhead 

N/A

CLIMBING LADDERS

Frequency: Often

N/A

N/A

CLIMBING RAMP/STAIRS

Frequency: Occasionally 

N/A

N/A

KEYBOARDING

Frequency; Occasionally 

Motion: Data Entry 

N/A

DRIVING 

Frequency: Frequently 

Equipment:  Forklift 

N/A

HEARING ACUITY - PACKAGING  TECHNICIAN 1 

In Person

Frequency; Constant 

N/A

N/A

Phone/Switchboard 

Frequency: Never 

N/A

N/A

Video Conference/Remote 

Frequency: Never 

N/A

N/A

Other Sounds 

Frequency: Occasionally

N/A

N/A

SIGHT - PACKAGING TECHNICIAN 1 

Near

Frequency: Constant 

N/A

N/A

Far

Frequency: Occasionally 

N/A

N/A

Work Environment:  

Regularly: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather); Work near moving mechanical parts; 

Frequently: Fumes or airborne particles; Toxic or caustic chemicals;

Occasionally: Work in high, precarious places; Risk of electrical shock; Extreme heat (non-weather); 

Noise level:  Loud

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI):

We strive to create workplaces that reflect the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that every person brings a unique perspective and experience which enriches and advances our mission to provide Meaningful Employment, Improved Beer Quality for the End Consumer and to Create Wealth for Our Community.