Packaging Specialist - 3rd Shift

ASAHI BEER USA INC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Waunakee, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Packaging Specialist is responsible for operating canning and bottling machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting quality checks. They must also manage machine changeovers, maintain a clean work environment, and safely operate a forklift to transport products.

Qualifications

You have a High School education and recommended prior manufacturing experience. You are proficient in MS Office products and possess the physical ability to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs. Forklift experience and prior brewery or beverage experience are considered a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Office

Forklift

Brewery experience

Beverage experience

Job Description

Description

Weekend Day Packaging Specialist

About Asahi Beer USA:

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer-led innovation and agile market execution. With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing— a leading production facility based in Wisconsin — Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high-quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories.

Available Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 8PM-6AM.

Total pay includes $20/hr base + a 3rd shift premium of $4/hr. The base pay for this role may vary based on experience.

The Packaging Specialist is responsible for operating the can/bottle line fillers and machinery while packaging in-spec product.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform packaging functions from operating the bottle filler, canning line, and kegger as well as CIP and preventative maintenance.
  • Perform changeovers of machines.
  • Perform minor maintenance to machinery.
  • Review and confirm proper packaging mix based on volume before filling product.
  • Fill out packaging run data at respective station.
  • Identify potential problems with process and work flow.
  • Take measurements, collect samples, as part of quality process.
  • Drive forklift safely to transport product between production area and storage area.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Our Team:

We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Asahi Beer USA. As we complete our current expansion, we will increase the output of our state-of-the-art production and brewing facilities.

Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.

Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume.

Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at Asahi Beer USA are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Octopi is looking for a Weekend Day Packaging Specialist - Located in Waunakee, WI. Hours are Friday - Sunday, 6PM-6AM.

Requirements

  • HS education/diploma.
  • Prior manufacturing experience recommended.
  • Proficient in MS Office products.
  • Brewery or Beverage experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs, as needed.
  • Forklift experience is a plus.
  • Flexibility in working hours.

ASAHI BEER USA INC

Asahi Beer USA is home to Japan's no.1 beer brand, Asahi Super Dry, and shooter brand Twisted Shotz in the United States of America. With offices in Los Angeles, New York and our production site in Waunakee, Wisconsin, we aim to deliver high-quality beer and beverages to the nation. We are a purpose-led organisation with a strong focus on employees and contributing to the local communities where we are based.
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