Brewer II

BREWER II

Job Summary: The position of Brewer II is a regular full-time, hourly position that represents a multi-skilled brewing position responsible for assisting in the production of craft beer. The qualified employee must possess a minimum of the following listed skills, knowledge and experience. The functions of a Brewer II will be performed under little or no supervision in a timely manner and with acceptable quality. This position will report directly to the Head Brewer.

As a condition of employment, this position is required to work a shift that could include nights and weekends.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety procedures and adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the safe operation of equipment, and help to maintain a safe, clean work environment that includes general housekeeping duties.
• Ability to accurately follow standard operating procedures (“SOP’s”) and understanding of specific beer process terminologies.
• Comfortable working with chemicals of varying composition and maintaining adherence to safety standards at all times during routine cleaning of brewing equipment.
• Operate both manual and computer automated equipment while maintaining quality standards. Operate forklifts and other operating equipment as trained and directed.
• Routine analytical lab work/in-process checks, and regular engagement/coordination with the Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Packaging
• Operates brewing equipment efficiently, accurately and safely to produce quality beer, according to procedures (SOPs), set parameters and production plans.
• Understanding of Brewing, Cellaring, and Filtration processes along with an understanding of CIP, sanitation and sterilization techniques.
• Produces quality wort according to SOP’s including, but not limited to, target gravity, IBU, color and volume.
• Perform daily job duties including, but not limited to: CIP, brewhouse CIP, malt milling, operating brew house, wort transfers, yeast pitching, dry hopping, fermentation monitoring, filtration, general cleaning, beer tasting.
• Operate both manual and computer automated equipment while maintaining quality standards. Operate forklifts and other operating equipment as trained and directed.
• Monitoring of individual batches and fermentation of individual tanks of beer, records batch performance and raw material quality & performance.
• Using powered industrial trucks, perform unloading of material for Brewing which many include trucks, totes, drums, pallets, etc..
• Must be able to work hands on at assisting and or leading each unit of operation as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Safety & Security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Problem Solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality Control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

2-year degree in Brewing, Chemistry, Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Biology or similar Brewing-based degree program. (Or) completion of a high school diploma with 1-2 years’ experience in a similar job or other work history.

Must be self-motivated, have excellent written skills, verbal communication and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Candidate must be able to work under stressful situations unique to the manufacturing/production environment of a fast-paced brewery.

Applicants, without an accommodation, must have the ability to frequently reach, twist, stoop, bend, crouch, stand and walk for 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and maneuver raw materials around the warehouse on both carts and pallet jacks.

As a condition of employment, this position involves working rotating shifts, that includes nights and weekends, and applicants must be able to do so without an accommodation.

Applicants must be able to wear personal protective equipment and work in varying weather conditions that includes humidity and seasonal temperature changes.