Flying Embers was founded in Ojai, California by a team of entrepreneurs, winemakers, musicians and surfers driven to create the best tasting, highest quality and most innovative organic alcohol drinks in the world. Flying Embers got its name when they banded together during the Thomas Fires to protect everything they had been working to build. The experience gave them the name and their drive towards a purpose beyond the brews. They established the Embers Foundation to support firefighters and first responders with 1% of all sales going directly towards Rewild, Respond and Recover efforts. We take intense pride in pushing the limits of innovation in our brewing and in building our biz. Today, Flying Embers is a national brand with strong local roots in Ventura, California.
Our team is currently looking for a skilled and motivated Packaging Operator in the Ventura, CA area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a role within a fast-paced environment. The position will be based out of our Ventura, CA headquarters.
Who We Are:
Flying Embers is an innovative fermented beverage company. We specialize in USDA Organic hard kombucha, canned cocktails, and hard seltzers. Our beverages are a better-for-you option, built for the modern drinker. The brand was launched during the 2017 Thomas Fires. This inspired our name and our values. Today, Flying Embers donates a portion of all sales to firefighters, first responders, and the communities that they serve through their nonprofit organization, the Embers Foundation.
What You’ll Do:
· Preparation, set-up & change-over, and operation of automated beverage packaging lines
· Perform sanitation and sterilization functions of line machinery and ensure all machinery is clean and sterile for packaging operations within the company’s strict quality framework and in keeping with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
· Troubleshoot and perform machine adjustments on automated machinery – interface with machine software and mechanical systems.
· Partners with Quality Team staff to inspect packaging and finished products and identifies non-conforming materials to ensure quality standards are met.
· Monitors inventory consumption and interfaces with the company’s electronic inventory management system
· Fills out all packaging forms, both paper-based and electronic, before, during, and post-production to properly document packaging operations
· Resolve safety issues and reports concerns up the chain of command.
· Assists maintenance department in minor repairs of production line machinery.
· Participates in continuous improvement activities.
· Documents line performance & related issues
· Participates in safety training activities; monitors and enforces safety requirements; and ensures the proper operation and care of the equipment.
· Trains and mentors junior staff
· Develops, recommends and implements measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
· Performs other related duties as assigned and/or required.
Minimum Qualifications
· High School diploma.
· Two (2) years of experience in a high-speed production packaging or manufacturing environment in a food processing facility, beverage industry preferred.
Working Conditions
The following requirements are conditions of employment. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to meet these requirements at the time of employment application filing and maintain these requirements throughout employment.
· Ability to commute to the Ventura Headquarters daily
· Adapt to changes in brewing, packaging and production schedules and work various schedules, which may also include swing or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as operations dictate.
· Safely work around and communicate in a hot, cold, wet, damp and loud production environment for extended periods of time
· Safely handle and work around chemicals, gasses and hot liquids
· Work around moving machinery and mechanical devices.
· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies throughout the brewery.
· Work in high places and confined spaces
· Continuously lift to shoulder height and carry up to 55 lbs. with or without assistive devices and push or pull up to 200 lbs.
· While unassisted: bend, sit, kneel and squat, balance, twist and turn, reach over one’s shoulders, walk and stand continuously for extended periods of time over uneven surfaces; walk up and down stairs: ascend and descend ladders.
· Multi-task
· Maintain punctuality and predictable attendance and eagerness to manage time and resources, get the job done safely and correctly, support coworkers and develop professionally.
Benefits
· Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
· 401k
· Flexible working environment
· Flexible Spending Account Benefits
· Generous and flexible vacation policy
· Pet Insurance for your furry kids
· Free personal development therapy (EAP)
Perks
· Free Flying Embers beverages
· Company branded swag.
· Brand partnership discounts with other local purpose driven companies
· Happy hours, team building, company-sponsored events and festivals
· Casual/Creative Office Environment
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
· Required to stand, sit, squat, bend and twist for prolonged periods of time.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.