Packaging Operator 1

We’re Minnesota’s top local cider, with a growing footprint and a commitment to producing natural craft cider. Great cider is made by a great team – we wouldn’t be here without all the awesome people that plan, produce, package, sell, and serve our cider. If you want to be one of those people too, you’re in the right place. We have committed 5% of annual profits back annually to local causes that support community, inclusion, and access to the outdoors.

We’re hiring a Packaging Operator 1 to assist packaging cider in cans and kegs on our modern production line.

What You’ll Do:

• Must be able to work with a team-oriented, “Safety First” approach. Safely, efficiently, and effectively work to attain department and cidery objectives.
• Safely and efficiently operate Packaging Department equipment/machinery as assigned to meet cidery and quality goals.
• Must be receptive to working in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Conduct proper sanitation duties. Involving the complete cleaning of all the equipment within the facility.
• Perform work and cleaning in confined space areas such as a tunnel Pasteurizer or cartoner.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Any other duties not yet assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all team peers and customers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Self-starter, proactive.
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly effective multi-tasker; resourceful with a “get-it-done, can-do” attitude.
• Proficient with Computer systems and automated equipment. Must be able to learn and accurately utilize company systems; operate computers and automated equipment and input data as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts as needed
• Must be available to regularly work 10:00 am – 6:00 pm shift (will fluctuate)
• Must be 21 years or older

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs repetitively throughout the shift.
• Be able to stand, twist, and bend as required for 90% of work schedule.

Benefits

• 4 weeks Paid time off
• 401k plan with 4% company matching
• Health Insurance Program
• all beverage and company discounts you’d expect

Candidates that submit a cover letter of interest will drastically improve their chances of being hired.

Wild State Core Values

Our team believes in going the extra mile, being positive, working as a team, growing & embracing change, tackling obstacles, and making work fun.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person