Brewer- 3rd Shift

Founders Brewing Co. • Grand Rapids, MI

406d

About The Position

The position involves overseeing the beer-making process, ensuring quality control, and maintaining brewing equipment. The role requires adherence to standard operating procedures and effective communication with team members and departments to ensure a seamless brewing operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience in production brewing.
• Experience in sanitary food or beverage processing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and cleanliness.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks such as twisting, turning, and crouching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BOTEC process control technology.
• Familiarity with Orchestrated Beer (Obeer) and WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes all brewing equipment using BOTEC process control technology.
• Follows standard operating procedures in the creation of wort for the cellar.
• Reviews and interprets the brewing schedule for upcoming brews using Orchestrated Beer (Obeer).
• Mills specified grains and adjuncts based on production orders in Obeer prior to brew time.
• Prepares hops, brewing salts, adjuncts, and other materials for brews according to production procedures in Obeer.
• Scans all raw material license plates into WMS in real time to maintain inventory levels and ensure traceability.
• Verifies correct material lot numbers after a brew is complete using WMS.
• Checks the quality of raw materials, wort, and finished product daily, interacting with the quality department.
• Adjusts brewing equipment as necessary and communicates changes to Brewing Managers.
• Participates in shift changeover to ensure a seamless transition.
• Coordinates with maintenance for required servicing of equipment and submits work order requests using eMaint.
• Works with Brewer's Assistants to ensure raw materials are stocked and organized.
• Prepares Inventory Transfer Requests (ITRs) in Obeer for material transfers.
• Receives bulk malt deliveries into silos and monitors the process using the BOTEC operating system.
• Inspects bulk grain deliveries for compliance with quality standards and verifies paperwork against PO in WMS/Obeer.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment using the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Performs and signs off on weekly cleaning tasks based on CIP Checklists.
• Reviews and signs off on Standard Operating Procedures as updates become available.
• Assists in Cellar Operations as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off for holidays and vacations.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED