Brewer 1

Saint Arnold Brewing Company•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Arnold Brewing Company was started in 1994 with a goal to brew world class beers and deliver them to our customers as fresh as possible making them the best beers in Texas and Louisiana. We are a small business, and our brewers are involved in many aspects of the company including brewing, fermentation tracking, centrifuge, filtration, cleaning, lab work as well as brewery events and other promotions. The Brewer I efficiently operates and monitors the SABC brewhouse and cellar equipment to produce exceptional, world-class beers and beverages. Reports to the Brewing Operations Manager, Brewer I follows our standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures our beers meet quality standards. This is an entry-level role at SABC Brewing, focusing on learning production processes and routine tasks, and requires detailed instruction and supervision.

Requirements

A passion for beer and an interest in the brewing process
Prior brewing (home brewing or commercial) experience
A high energy level and an attention to detail. We have a great enthusiasm for what we do and are seeking a person who shares this
Be a team player, yet be trusted to work independently without constant supervision
Ability to operate a forklift (training done post-hire)
Be physically able to repeatedly lift 55 lb grain bags, move and handle heavy hoses, and perform other physically demanding tasks

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, ideally with coursework related to brewing. Brewing diplomas also considered

Responsibilities

Execute the complete brewing process from milling, to wort production, to fermentation and filtration while maintaining company quality standards
Adhere to all SOPs and safety protocols provided, reacts appropriately when limits are exceeded, and escalates issues or concerns to supervisors
Perform CIP of brewing vessels, tanks, process lines, fermenters, centrifuge, filter
Assemble and disassemble process lines and loops
Prepare and utilize chemicals safely
Manage cellar including yeast pitching, daily fermentation tracking, dry-hopping and fermenter additions
Uphold and advance our quality standards
Consistently and accurately collect and evaluate data for essential brewing metrics
Accurately complete all checklists
Work scheduled shifts, rotating through morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts (approximately every 8 weeks). Work scheduled Saturday shifts (approximately 2 hours every 8 weeks)
Promote and protect the brand of Saint Arnold Brewing Company