Packaging Operator

Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

Compensation that’s a step ahead

RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement

A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role

Benefits coverage for partners and kids

Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers

Employee beer credit

Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees

Employee and family assistance program

Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

Position:Packaging Operator

Location:Calgary, Alberta

Level: Individual Contributor

Description:

Reporting to the Packaging & Warehouse Manager, the Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging beer at the Brewery and coordinating with different departments to ensure all production and packaging needs are met. Location: Wild Rose Brewery, Calgary, AB. Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm. Pay rate: $24.59/hour

Key Responsibilities:

Participate and assist in all packaging operations to meet production and shipping schedules

Work in compliance with company and regulatory policies

Operate in a safe and detailed manner all equipment within the department, filler, seamer, case former, etc.

Report unusual incidents and accidents and assist in developing corrective measures

Work closely with all departments and crew leaders to ensure that internal and external customers are being adequately serviced

Assist in on-the-job training and participate in on-the-job training

Maintain production documents

Maintain a clean and safe workstation and area

Adhere to the food safety policies required per job duties and report non-conformities

Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other machines as required before, during and after production (training provided)

Perform operator related maintenance tasks as assigned by Packaging Manager and Maintenance Manager

Comfortable with heavy lifting and being on feet for periods of time

Requirements:

18+ years of age

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Trouble shooting ability

Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new job skills

Demonstrated ability to meet Packaging job requirements, including initiative, safety, housekeeping, attendance and productivity

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

What matters here

We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.

Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

What we make

Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

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