PACKAGING LEAD

Posted: Sept 17, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 5, 2025

Join the small, but mighty Good Neighbour crew!
We are looking for a packaging operator who can also support the head brewer with various cellaring duties on days when we’re not packaging. Your role will switch between packaging and cellar as required.

Overview

The Packaging Lead will be responsible for overseeing and participating in the packaging of beer and other products produced at Good Neighbour Brewing Company’s Brewing facility at 110 Sherbrook St. in Winnipeg. The role includes, but is not limited to operating canning, and kegging lines along with some basic cellaring support. Key duties involve the ability to work within a small production team, ensuring quality control and safety, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and coordinating packaging runs under the direction of the Head Brewer in order to meet production goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in a brewery setting and familiarity with packaging machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Operations: Operating and troubleshooting various packaging equipment, such as canning and kegging machinery.
Packaging Support: Working with the Head Brewer to ensure packaging schedules align with overall production plans.
Reporting Duties: Complete daily packaging records and communicate to the Head Brewer in a timely manner.
Quality Control: Monitoring product quality at all stages of the packaging process and ensuring compliance with brewery standards.
Equipment Maintenance: Performing basic maintenance on packaging equipment to ensure it runs efficiently.
Inventory Management: Managing packaging materials and finished products, which may include tracking inventory and assisting with receiving and shipping.
Cellar Support: Assisting with brewery cellaring duties as needed such as cleaning and sanitizing of fermenters and brite tanks, cleaning and sanitizing transfer lines, brinks and filters. Assisting with general daily cleaning and organizing in the Brewery and walk-in storage.
Safety and Cleanliness: Adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Brewery Experience: Previous experience in a brewery or related production role is preferred.
Equipment Knowledge: Strong understanding of how to operate and maintain packaging equipment.
Team Player: Ability to work under the direction of the head brewer, communicate effectively, and be a part of a small, but dynamic team.
Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure product quality and accurate packaging.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, move, and operate equipment, often in demanding conditions. (lift 30L and 50L kegs, lift flats of beer, etc)
Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of identifying and resolving issues that arise during the packaging process. Be self-directed, task-oriented, and have a willingness to learn new skills.

Pay: starting at $45,000-$47,000 based on experience
Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week
Benefits: 2 weeks vacation, eligible for benefits package after 3 months

To apply, please email your resume to careers@goodneighbourbrewing.com.
Job application close date is Oct 5, 2025.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Good Neighbour Brewing Co. is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of our team to do their part to create and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees, and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.