Packaging Line Operator
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States
Expires on May 1, 2026
Location:
East Boston, MA (in the Boston Harbor Shipyard)
Schedule:
Full-Time, 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday, first shift (7 am-3 pm), second shift (3 pm-11 pm)
Availability for at least 1 of the 2 shifts is required for consideration, bonus points for full 2 shift availability
Pay Rate:
starting rate is $20 per hour, with additional pay depending on prior packaging experience.
Mission of the Role
The Packaging Line Operator is an essential role on the rapidly growing team at Downeast Cider. The packaging team is fully responsible for operating the canning and kegging line. Our equipment runs at high speeds (285 cans per minute!), requiring attention to detail and the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently. Sometimes deadlines need to be met, or tanks need to be emptied, and the team stays until the job is done. We’re looking for team members who bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to stay focused—even in challenging situations.
Successful packaging operators often grow into leadership roles within the team. This role offers hands‑on training with high‑tech, state‑of‑the‑art packaging equipment, exposure to other departments, and opportunities for cross‑training.
What you’ll do
Operate canning and kegging equipment safely and according to established procedures
Clean and maintain packaging equipment and workspaces
Enter packaging data through web-based forms and maintain records in spreadsheets
Operate forklifts to stage raw materials and move finished product
Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
Be an ambassador for the brand
Who you are
You’re a disciplined, safety‑first operator. You follow SOPs carefully, take ownership of your work, and keep quality top of mind. When things get tough or fall behind, you communicate early and support your team to stay on track. You learn new tasks quickly, ask good questions, and use feedback to improve. You’re comfortable lifting heavy objects repeatedly. You’re able to work in hot, cold, damp, and confined spaces. Above all, you show up reliably, work with integrity, and bring the determination and teamwork needed to help keep our cider flowing.
have experience in the food, beverage, or manufacturing industry
have a mechanical background
What we offer
16 pto days in your first year
paid holidays
paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
health & dental insurance from day one
company-provided short-term disability coverage
annual ppe stipend
cider allowance (how big is your fridge?)
Equal Employment Opportunity
We like to hire the way we like our cider, unfiltered. With the understanding that we can learn and grow from each other’s differences, we are proud to hire regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or anything else that makes us who we are.
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Location:
East Boston, MA (in the Boston Harbor Shipyard)
Schedule:
Full-Time, 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday, first shift (7 am-3 pm), second shift (3 pm-11 pm)
Availability for at least 1 of the 2 shifts is required for consideration, bonus points for full 2 shift availability
Pay Rate:
starting rate is $20 per hour, with additional pay depending on prior packaging experience.
Mission of the Role
The Packaging Line Operator is an essential role on the rapidly growing team at Downeast Cider. The packaging team is fully responsible for operating the canning and kegging line. Our equipment runs at high speeds (285 cans per minute!), requiring attention to detail and the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently. Sometimes deadlines need to be met, or tanks need to be emptied, and the team stays until the job is done. We’re looking for team members who bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to stay focused—even in challenging situations.
Successful packaging operators often grow into leadership roles within the team. This role offers hands‑on training with high‑tech, state‑of‑the‑art packaging equipment, exposure to other departments, and opportunities for cross‑training.
What you’ll do
Operate canning and kegging equipment safely and according to established procedures
Clean and maintain packaging equipment and workspaces
Enter packaging data through web-based forms and maintain records in spreadsheets
Operate forklifts to stage raw materials and move finished product
Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
Be an ambassador for the brand
Who you are
You’re a disciplined, safety‑first operator. You follow SOPs carefully, take ownership of your work, and keep quality top of mind. When things get tough or fall behind, you communicate early and support your team to stay on track. You learn new tasks quickly, ask good questions, and use feedback to improve. You’re comfortable lifting heavy objects repeatedly. You’re able to work in hot, cold, damp, and confined spaces. Above all, you show up reliably, work with integrity, and bring the determination and teamwork needed to help keep our cider flowing.
have experience in the food, beverage, or manufacturing industry
have a mechanical background
What we offer
16 pto days in your first year
paid holidays
paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
health & dental insurance from day one
company-provided short-term disability coverage
annual ppe stipend
cider allowance (how big is your fridge?)
Equal Employment Opportunity
We like to hire the way we like our cider, unfiltered. With the understanding that we can learn and grow from each other’s differences, we are proud to hire regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or anything else that makes us who we are.
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