Packaging Specialist

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Sazerac of Oregon is looking for a Packaging Specialist to join our production team in Hood River, Oregon. In this hands-on role, you will learn to operate bottling, canning, and kegging equipment while helping deliver quality products in a fast-paced, team-oriented brewery environment. You will support safe operations, product quality, sanitation, and the steady movement of materials across the packaging floor. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys active work, learning manufacturing equipment, and contributing to a close-knit production team.

What You’ll Do

• Operate packaging machinery and equipment, including loading and unloading items from machines and conveyors.
• Monitor and inspect products to ensure quality and safety standards are consistently met.
• Move finished products and raw materials between storage and production areas by hand, hand truck, or powered lift truck.
• Communicate safety, quality, equipment, and processing concerns to supervisors and leads while following company policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize assigned equipment and work areas, remove waste or machine attachments as directed, and support the safety of yourself and your coworkers.

Shift: Mon–Thurs day/night shifts or Fri–Sun day/night shifts.

Pay: $18/hour starting rate + shift differential for eligible shifts.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to perform repetitive production tasks quickly, accurately, and successfully as part of a team.

Preferred

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, food and beverage, or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating production machinery, conveyors, hand trucks, or powered lift equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for 10 to 12 hours per day and occasionally to frequently lift 20 to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; reach, walk, grasp, bend, twist, and work in tight or enclosed spaces.
• Ability to work in changing temperatures and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and steel-toe footwear.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees at https://www.sazerac.com/our-company/careers.html.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified by email.

#LI-AS4