Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SHIFT: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 9pm-5:30am (5/8's)
SALARY: $23.05/hr, plus $4/hr overnight shift differential
WORK LOCATION: San Diego, CA (Miramar)
COMPANY:
At Cutwater Spirits, we are explorers, charting the course with adventure in mind. We meticulously distill our award-winning portfolio of spirits including whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas and liqueurs and incorporate them into our canned lineup. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re looking for passionate people like you to join our journey of working hard while having fun. Are you ready to join our dauntless crew here in San Diego and beyond?
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Packaging I is the entry level into the packaging team. They work on packaging lines to completes various tasks necessary to ship finished products from Cutwater Spirits. The Packaging I is responsible for: can-filling machinery, bottle-filling machinery, boxing machinery, pallet wrapping machinery, and other general packaging operations. They work as a valuable team member, and the position’s focus is on maintaining consistency and timeliness within the packaging function—all while maintaining high quality. This position works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work on packaging lines (canning and bottling).
- Use a forklift to move materials and finished products.
- Unload packaging materials from pallets.
- Load finished products onto pallets.
- Maintain cleanliness of the distillery warehouse.
- Follows SOPs to ensure that products are packaged consistently.
- Works closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth operation of packaging machinery and equipment.
- Performs daily start-up and clean-up procedures on all assigned packaging stations.
- Works with maintenance employees/personnel to assist with equipment problems and troubleshooting.
- Performs daily basic maintenance for machinery.
- Assists in the packaging records management.
- Works to achieve packaging/distribution short and long-term goals and metrics.
- Adheres to all safety precautions, rules and guidelines.
- May stack and palletize finished product and prepare storage.
- May manually operate all phases of packaging in the case of machinery failure/maintenance.
- Embraces and fulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Understands and employs a Safety-First approach.
- Ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification.
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently as well as strong team orientation and ability to work with diverse group of individuals.
- Technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Scheduling flexibility--ability to work a variety of shifts and availability on weekends and nights/overnights.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Understands and employs a Safety-First approach.
- Ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification.
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently as well as strong team orientation and ability to work with
- diverse group of individuals.
- Technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Scheduling flexibility--ability to work a variety of shifts and availability on weekends and
- nights/overnights.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior food/beverage packaging experience (preferred).
- Prior forklift experience (preferred).
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be 21 years of age and maintain safe driving record.
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution.
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners.
- Great Perks including product samples!
