Job Opening:
Packaging Assistant

Position: Packaging Assistant

Company: Yonder Cider & The Source Cider

Work location: Production Facility, Wenatchee, WA

Full Time or Part Time: This is a full time, hourly position.

Reporting to: Packaging Lead


Yonder Cider is currently seeking a Packaging Assistant based out of our Wenatchee facility. The Packaging Assistant is part of the Packaging Department and reports to the Packaging Lead. The primary responsibilities include packing and palletizing product, recordkeeping, performing quality assurance checks, operating basic packaging equipment, and supporting other areas of the Packaging Department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works on the canning line and kegging line

  • Use of pumps, hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other cidery equipment

  • Hand-folding cardboard trays and boxes

  • Hand-pulling and packing finished product

  • Palletizing of finished product

  • Performing routine quality assurance checks

  • Basic recordkeeping during and after packaging runs

  • Manual and electric pallet jack operation

  • Equipment setup, changeover, and shutdown

  • Cleaning of packaging areas and equipment

  • Use of industrial cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, including strong acids and base

  • Assisting with other duties as needed

  • Work in congruence with all company safety and quality standards


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Cidery, brewery or related production experience preferred

  • Ability to work safely and efficiently

  • Ability to work well both alone and with a team

  • Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously

  • Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining quality and safety standards

  • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness

  • Effective time management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

  • Ability to effectively communicate with staff throughout the brewery

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule (general schedule of Monday-Friday)

  • Ability to understand written and spoken English

  • Ability to problem-solve on the fly

  • A fun and positive attitude

  • Forklift experience a plus!


Work Environment: 

  • Work environment is that of a production cidery where fermentation, pressing and packaging take place.

  • The employee regularly works with hazardous chemicals.

  • The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment.

  • The employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam.

  • The employee frequently must work in a sanitary environment.


Physical Requirements:

  • Standing for long periods of time (up to 8-10 hours per day)

  • Ability to move heavy materials (lifting to 50 lbs., moving up to 160 lbs.)

  • Climbing ladders in accordance with company safety protocols

  • Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts

  • Routine grabbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, climbing, bending, etc.

  • Ability to work in hot, cold and loud environments.

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

Schedule: 

Start and end times may vary; estimated schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, but flexibility needed due to shifting production schedule; overtime may be required.

Compensation: 

  • $19 per hour, with review after six months

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Medical and Simple IRA Retirement Fund with 3% matching (after 90 days)

  • Cider and merch perks


To apply, please email resume and references to jobs@yondercider.com with subject line “Application for Yonder Packaging Assistant”.