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Senior Brewing Technician
Our Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an extremely experienced brewer who can effectively troubleshoot issues on the floor and proactively find solutions with the team. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be detail-oriented, with the ability to work as part of a team or independently on the Fort Point HenHouse brewing team. The ideal candidate will have a high level of urgency, dependability, and the ability to juggle multiple time sensitive brewing tasks at once.
To Apply:
In addition to you resume please include a cover letter describing your relevant brewing and leadership experience, why you're interested in joining our team, and an example of a production/process challenge you've solved.
On the Job you would be responsible for (including, but not limited to the following):
◼Senior Brewer Responsibilities (10% of Job Focus)

• Pilot System operations, management of pilot fermentations and record keeping
• Raw materials organization and inventory
• Operator to Operator training of new staff
• SOP development and maintenance
• Support daily lab operations and assigned lab tasks
• Support maintenance operations, parts inventory and execute assigned PMs

◼Wort Production Support (45% of Job Focus)

• Milling and mashing operations
• Vorlauf, lautering and sparging operations
• Boiling, whirlpooling and Knockout operations
• Sanitation and Maintenance of Brewhouse and associated equipment
• Maintenance and use of Chemical titration kits, pH and PAA test strips, CBOX meter, DMA2 meter and pH meter.
• Follow Policies outlined in the quality manual, GMP policy, MSS, and Hazard communication plan
• Demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding of all brewery processes and operations (reactions taking place, purpose, frequency, desired outcome, critical control points, corrective action etc.) related to:
  • Ingredient handling and storage
  • Wort production
  • Fermentation management
  • Packaging operations

◼Cellar Operations Support (45% of Job Focus)

• CIP on Tanks (FVs and BBTs)
• Harvesting Yeast
• Temperature and Pressure Management of Tanks
• Centrifuge operations
• Facility sanitation

◼Quality Assurance and Control Lab Support

• Daily gravity and pH readings on fermenters
• Preparing and evaluating Diacetyl Force Tests
• Measuring ABV on crashed beer and calculating dilutions
• Sensory evaluation of finished beer
• Measuring ABV and pH of finished beer
• Basic micro checks on finished beer
• Running weekly calibration checks on quality equipment

◼General Production Support

• Brewery equipment and facilities sanitation and cleaning
• Brewing equipment maintenance
• Production administration and data entry

Supervisory and/or Committee Responsibilities:

• No Direct Reports
• No Supervisory or committee responsibilities assigned
• No Budgetary Responsibilities

Computer Skills:

• Must demonstrate excellent computer and smartphone skills
• Experience working with computerized brewing equipment and programs or the ability to learn
• Experience with Netsuite or the ability to learn
• Must have working knowledge of Google Suite skills - google docs, meet and chat

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of production brewing experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Brewing Science or Food/Fermentation Science Required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid CA Drivers License & Proof of Insurance Required
• Other safety and job related courses, workshops and certifications may be assigned as part of the professional growth, development and performance requirements of this role.

Physical Requirements:
The traditional methods of performing job functions for this position are reflected below. Reasonable accommodations may be made when such accommodations do not create an undue hardship.

• Must be of legal drinking age (21 years of age)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - BREWING TECHNICIAN 1
LIFTING
Frequency: Often
Height: 48"
Weight: 55lbs
CARRYING
Frequency: Often
Height: 25'
Weight: 45lbs
PUSHING/PULLING
Frequency: Occasionally
N/A
N/A
REACHING (< 10LBS)
Frequency: Occasionally
Reach: 24"
Vertical Height: 4'
REACH DIRECTION
Frequency: Occasionally
Direction:
Sitting
Standing Still
Walking
Kneeling
Crouching
N/A
LEGS
Frequency; Constant
Position;
Straight/ Neutral
Stoop/ Flex
Twist
Side Bend
Twist and Stoop
N/A
BACK
Frequency: Often
Position:
Below Shoulder
At or Above Shoulder
N/A
ARMS
Frequency: Often
Position:
Below Shoulder
At or Above Shoulder
N/A
CLIMBING LADDERS
Frequency: Often
N/A
N/A
CLIMBING RAMP/STAIRS
Frequency: Often
N/A
N/A
KEYBOARDING
Frequency; Occasionally
Motion: Data Entry
N/A
DRIVING
Frequency: Occasionally
Equipment: Forklift
N/A
HEARING ACUITY - BREWING TECHNICIAN 1
In Person
Frequency; Constant
N/A
N/A
Phone/Switchboard
Frequency: Never
N/A
N/A
Video Conference/Remote
Frequency: Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Other Sounds
Frequency: Occasionally
N/A
N/A
SIGHT - BREWING TECHNICIAN 1
Near
Frequency: Constant
N/A
N/A
Far
Frequency: Constant
N/A
N/A
Work Environment
Regularly: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather); Work near moving mechanical parts;
Frequently: Fumes or airborne particles; Toxic or caustic chemicals;
Occasionally: Work in high, precarious places; Risk of electrical shock; Extreme heat (non-weather);
Noise level: Loud
JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY (JEDI):
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.