Technician - Packaging (Elkton, VA, US)

Requisition ID: 39067

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future...  we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We  seek , value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:  

The  Technician - Packaging position operates and maintains packaging area equipment including packers, fillers, labelers, seamers, depalletizes, palletizers, wrappers, and other associated equipment. Executes autonomous maintenance as an equipment owner, while supporting continuous improvement efforts around safety, quality, and cost.

What  You’ll Be Brewing:

• Operates, sanitizes, and maintains all packaging line equipment, including completing autonomous maintenance tasks (lubrication, adjustments, troubleshooting) to ensure efficient, quality production.

• Completes required reporting and documentation related to safety, quality, productivity, waste, training, and line performance; performs line checks, supports audits, investigations, and hazard analysis.

• Reads and interprets schedules, procedures, and instructions while coordinating with team members, maintenance, quality, and other specialists to support smooth operations and process improvements.

• Supports onboarding and training of new team members, collaborates on effective shift handovers, and assists in implementing process changes and WCSC 2.0 standards.

• Maintains a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by identifying unsafe practices, participating in safety initiatives, and performing housekeeping in line with GMP requirements.

• Responsible for operating, understanding, and rotating through all pieces of packaging equipmen t. Responsible for the sanitation of all equipment on the assigned line.

• Responsible for autonomous maintenance of valves, motors, pumps,  filter and gear boxes including lubricating all machinery, making necessary operational adjustments, troubleshooting identified issues, and ensuring equipment is running efficiently producing a quality product. 

• Responsible for adherence to published schedules and knowledge/ expertise to make solid business decisions on  shift basis, in modification of schedule as  required . 

Key Ingredients: 

• High school education or equivalent required 

• Ability to obtain a Fork truck license 

• Knowledge in MS Outlook and MS Word 

• High level of mechanical aptitude/ability 

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Safe Quality Food Procedures, and Safety 

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.  

• 3+ years in manufacturing experience in an  operator based maintenance role – performing set-up, operation, changeover, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and tooling, or a minimum of an  associates degree.  Military service may be substituted for manufacturing experience.   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and make decisions in a team-based setting. 

• Ability to work full-time, all shifts, all schedules, and all days of the week to include weekends and holidays. 

• Ability to be called in for emergency coverage and work overtime as necessary. 

Beverage Bonuses:  

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources 

• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities 

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can  provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [email protected] .