Assistant Brewer

The Assistant Brewer is an entry-level position at the brewery. A lot of on-the-job training is expected before the individual can assume full responsibilities and work independently from others. Overall, this position is responsible for the duties of the fermentation cellar and all beer released to packaging. Ensuring quality must be the Assistant Brewer's primary focus.

The company may offer advancement opportunities depending on the individual's performance and the brewery's needs.

The average work week is 30-40 hours. Starting and ending times may vary depending on the brewery’s schedule. You must be available for morning and afternoon shifts. Weekend or evening work, as needed, will also be required to meet the demands of the brewery’s schedule of operations.

Responsibilities:

• Help to carry out the day-to-day operations of the brewhouse, cellar, and packaging areas.
  • Brewhouse involves working with the brewers to help with various brewing operations. These may include weighing and milling grain, spent grain removal, hop additions, vessel cleaning, etc.
  • Cellar work includes yeast management, tank and equipment cleaning (CIP) and sanitation, keg cleaning, draft line cleaning, filtration, racking, carbonation, and fermenter additions.
  • Packaging involves box building, lid coding, keg filling, and working on the canning line.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
• Operate brewery equipment to maintain acceptable inventory levels of raw materials, brewing supplies, and finished beer.
• Troubleshooting equipment problems as they arise.
• Ensure consistency and a high level of quality in the production of the company’s beers.
• Responsible for the cleanliness & sanitation of all equipment, tanks, and work areas.
• Keep the brewery clean and well-organized.
• Comply with all safety and health codes.

Working Conditions:

• Industrial setting, with frequent exposure to the following:
  • Moving mechanical parts and equipment.
  • Wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
  • Common brewing industry chemicals and gases.
  • Fumes or airborne particles.
  • Loud noises.
• Physical work setting
  • Ability to work on your feet for hours in an uncontrolled (hot/cold) climate.
  • Ability to climb stairs, fit into tight spaces, and work on ladders and lifts.
  • Ability to move freely.
  • Including, but not limited to, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, etc.
  • Ability to lift 55 lbs. from the ground to shoulder height, move kegs, and operate a forklift or hand truck.

Weekend or evening work, as needed to meet the demands of the brewery’s schedule of operations. Starting and end times may vary depending on the brewery’s schedule.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• MUST be a “self-starter”: a high-energy driven individual with high initiative.
• MUST have good communication and project management skills.
• MUST be mechanically inclined.
• Ability to logically dissect a problem and work with others to solve the problem at hand.
• MUST demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to know when additional assistance is needed.
• Ability to work and communicate well with supervisors, staff, customers, and outside parties.
• A positive attitude with the desire to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility.
• Be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Being a Veteran is a plus.