Packaging Operative at Wiper and True

The Role         

As a Packaging Operative you will report to the Packaging Manager. You will support the brewery production by keeping the packaging operations flowing smoothly and properly, helping with a wide range of tasks, which will vary from day to day. Adhering to a quality control system, standard operating procedures and hygiene standards will be a key focus for this position. You will process raw materials, packaging materials and chemicals.

You will be expected to work within the team packaging beer into cans, kegs and casks. You will also be expected to conduct regular intensive cleans of the equipment using industrial cleaning agents.

Key Responsibilities

Set up Duties;

• preparing packaging materials
• maintaining a clean and clear working areas 
• preparing ancillary materials and equipment
• setting up the canning labeller and canning line
• setting up for keg filling

Shift packaging duties;

• filling and stacking kegs
• loading cans into the de-palletiser 
• filling and stacking boxes
• operating the canning line and canning labeller

Completing the post-shift clean-down duties;

• labelling and putting away beer, ancillary materials and equipment
• clearing and rinsing down the canning line and production floor
• clearing and cleaning all packaging areas and other areas used during the day in production

Additional Duties 

• Abiding by a HACCP system to maintain standards of Food Safety and Food Quality
• Following and maintaining the use of standard operating procedures to meet quality specifications and ensure proper packaging operations
• Abiding by a Quality Management system, whereby all beers are tested against various specifications throughout production
• Operation, cleaning and maintenance of packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Manual handling including lifting and carrying kegs and cask, packs of beers, materials and supplies. 
• Maintaining the cleanliness of various areas of the Old Market site, including around the outside of the building
• Decompressing and disposing of returned kegs
• Abiding by a stock control system
• Supporting the teams throughout the business as required, including Cellar, Production, Warehouse and Distribution teams.
• Daily warehouse/production jobs as needed
• All production and warehouse staff have a responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others in what can be a hazardous industrial environment.

About You

• Good communication skills 
• Ability to work well in a team, both following instructions and working together to get the job done
• Excellent timekeeping skills and reliability 
• Calm, professional and quality focused
• Willing to embrace a demanding job that features repetitive tasks
• Great attention to detail, with high personal standards
• Collaborative, responsible and accountable
• Organised and efficient
• Proactive with a hands on approach
• Able to adapt to a varying schedule

Wiper and True are a registered Real Living Wage Employer and our benefits include pension, cycle to work and tech schemes, beer and merchandise allowance and family and friends discounts on products and at their taproom and opportunities for continuous professional development. Flexible working and job-shares will be considered.

They are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, ethnically diverse candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. 

Location: Unit 11-15 City Business Park, Old Market Bristol 

Hours: Working hours are 40 hours Mon – Thu from 8am to 6pm and then every 4th Friday & Saturday 8-11 and 10-12 respectively, so an average of 41.15 hours per week over the year.

Salary: A minimum of £10.90 per hour, depending on experience. 

To apply for this role and find out more information, click here. 

The closing date for the application is the 10th of September.