We're Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

ENGINEERING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

$55,000 - $70,000+ DOE

About Very Good:

Very Good Manufacturing is a rapidly growing beverage manufacturing company trusted by the world’s leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We design and build innovative production lines emphasizing efficiency, consistency, flexibility, and rapid changeover. With state-of-the-art capabilities and a relentless commitment to quality, we position production as a competitive advantage - not merely a cost center.

We are a small, talented team that is growing fast. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to get in early, make an impact, and grow with the company.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement, the Mechanic Tech I is responsible for repairing and installing production and packaging equipment; performing preventative maintenance; and diagnosing and fixing malfunctions. The role involves continuous problem-solving in challenging environments and requires frequent physical activity.

Compensation:

$55,000 - $70,000+ DOE

What you'll do:

• Operate and adjust beverage production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions, rotating through stations as needed to meet production goals.
• Monitor line performance, identify potential issues, and communicate promptly with maintenance or leadership to resolve them.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement and reliable operations.
• Stay adaptable - learn multiple lines and equipment to provide coverage where needed most.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in every task.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and teamwork, with consistent attendance and engagement on shift.

What you'll bring:

• A proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and take on new technical skills with confidence.
• Comfort working with modern production technology and a curiosity to understand how equipment and systems operate.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively across teams and shifts.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including availability for different shifts, weekends, or overtime as production needs evolve.
• A team-first mindset - you collaborate openly, support your coworkers, and help maintain a positive, productive environment.
• A commitment to safety and quality, ensuring every product meets high standards and every task is completed with care.
• The ability to work efficiently and with precision, even in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting.

Essential physical capabilities:

• Ability to perform hands-on, physically active work for extended periods - up to 12-hour shifts.
• Frequently and repetitively lift, push, or carry up to 35 lbs as part of daily operations.
• Able to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout long production shifts.
• Comfortable performing a range of movements such as bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and climbing, sometimes in tight or elevated spaces.
• Capable of climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, platforms, or other elevated work areas when required.
• Able to detect process or safety issues through sight, touch, and hearing, and respond appropriately to signals or alarms.
• Skilled in handling tools and fasteners accurately and efficiently within expected production cycle times.
• Willing to work around common industrial materials and follow all safety and waste-handling procedures.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - including safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, bump caps, or respirators - and adhere to all company safety standards.

Why join Very Good:

• Work directly with industry-leading alcohol brands on innovation projects. Your friends will be impressed. We have fun doing cool stuff.
• Work with cutting-edge engineering and fabrication resources, including in-house sanitary welding, CNC machine, and 3D printing capabilities.
• Opportunity to grow with the company - we promote from within and actively encourage skill development and cross-training. Individual contributors and future managers both have promotion tracks.
• Excellent PTO and health insurance benefits. Competitive bonus structures that significantly increase base compensation. More non-alcoholic drinks than you could ever imagine.

Very Good Manufacturing is a high-speed beverage production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We run contract production for leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We specialize in distilled spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD), and canned cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines run all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We are the #1 co-packer in the country for 100ml cans (specialty format for craft distilled spirits and high proof canned cocktails), and we have a full on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label beverage concepting & formulation.