Brewer/Cellar Operator

Harpoon Brewery • Windsor, VT

328d

About The Position

The Brewer/Cellar Operator will be responsible for all areas of brewing and cellar day-to-day activities necessary to make high-quality beer.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in brewing/manufacturing
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
• Flexibility to work varied shifts
• Proper use of PPE
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Forklift certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Start-up and shut-down of facility processes
• CIP, CUP and sanitizing of fermenters and BB tanks, lines and yeast brinks
• Performing gravity reads and dry hopping of fermenters; accurate documentation
• Yeast cell counts and pitching
• Racking kegs
• Daily operation of filtration equipment and procedures
• Cleaning and sanitizing filtration equipment and lines
• Preparing cellar systems for daily start-up
• Responsible for all aspects of wort production and related processes
• Milling and hop/antifoam/spice additions
• Obtaining samples needed for the lab
• Maintaining turbidity, CO2 and O2 levels within product specifications
• Performing dilution and flavor checks
• Maintaining brewhouse vessels in tour-worthy condition
• Informing Head Brewer of any issues and resolutions; communicating issues and concerns as they arise to staff and management
• Taking direction from Senior Brewer
• Accurate daily record keeping and sampling of process and product
• Monitoring quality parameters and working to resolve issues promptly
• Communicating critical information to appropriate departments
• Participating in taste panel work as directed
• Attending and constructively participating in meetings
• Contributing to a positive work environment through open and constructive dialog
• Contributing and being receptive to continual innovation and improvement
• Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment within department as well as entire facility
• Keeping workspace organized and neat throughout shift
• Following all company policies as detailed in the employee handbook (attendance, safety, IT protocols, etc.)
• Maintaining personal appearance and conduct reflective of professionalism and pride in MBBC
• Assisting other departments or performing other tasks as needed

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth & development
• Great co-workers
• Friendly environment (pet-friendly)
• All-expense paid culture trip
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Participation in unique Wellness Program
• Amazing beer benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees