Second Shift Packaging Associate - Surly Brewing : Job Details

Surly Brewing Company is expanding its packaging operations, and we're looking for experienced professionals to join our second-shift team. In 2024, we ramped up our operations with the addition of state-of-the-art packaging equipment to meet the increasing demand for crafted beverages. As we continue to expand our capabilities we're seeking skilled individuals who bring precision, consistency, and uphold the highest quality standards to help us deliver exceptional products This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in packaging, manufacturing, or beverage production-those who understand the importance of maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. You'll work with modern equipment and play a key role in delivering top-quality products to our customers. We're currently hiring for our second shift, perfect for those who prefer a later start to their day. No weekend shifts and limited overtime mean you can count on a consistent work-life balance. Our staffing strategy focuses on maintaining reasonable workloads rather than relying on excess overtime. LOCATION: This position will be located in Brooklyn Center, but may require travel to our Minneapolis and St Paul locations as Schedule Dictates SHIFTS: The hours for the second shift position are 2pm - 10pm SALARY: Pay rate is $20/hr. plus our full benefit package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PTO etc). $3.00/hr Shift Differential when applicable (hours worked after 8pm). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Palletize finished cases of beer cans and bottles using manual labor as needed.
• Assist in the operation of the fillers including replenishing consumable goods.
• Load empty kegs into the automated washer. Palletizes full kegs at ground level.
• Operates downline and upline equipment including cartoners, tray packers, and depalletizers.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation functions as prescribed by SOP under direction of your lead.
• Following forklift certification, uses powered lifts to move finished goods and raw materials.
• Assist trained operators in the size changes to the filler and format changes to downline.
• Monitor all printed coding to watch for errors. Report defects to operators and/or lead.
• Keep an eye on finished goods for obvious defects. Report defects to operator and/or lead.
• Keep an eye on the line for jam ups and break downs. Communicate problems you cannot fix.
• Work in cooperation with operators and other packaging associates to accomplish shift goals.
• Learn troubleshooting of common malfunctions to assigned packaging equipment.
• Work with leads, supervisors, and maintenance to build there skill set.
• Pursue teachable moments with skilled team members.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Learn to operate all downline and upline equipment.
• Learn to assist in the running of fillers.
• Complete forklift training. Utilizes powered equipment safely and responsibly.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skill on all machines they operate while remaining professional.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve their skills and abilities pertaining to work.
• Reliably completes all assigned production and sanitation tasks. Follows SOPS.
• Attention to detail regarding quality of the finished products and sanitation.
• Conduct themselves professionally while in the service of the company.
• Able to change practices as procedures are updated and improved.
• Flexibility in schedule to work when the production schedule requires labor.

• Occupational training in beer packaging theory.
• Occupational training in beer quality control.
• Occupational training in related fields such as automation.

• Typically assigned to a set 8-hour shift. Sometimes this will be a specialized shift to accomplish daily functions to prepare for a run or wrap up sanitation of the machines or work areas.
• Flexibility will be required as production demands dictate how many machines need to run.
• You will be exposed to mechanical oils, grease, cleaning solvents, water, and beer. PPE should be worn as recommended and/or required by company policy.