Brewer I - Wicked Weed Brewing

Craft Brew Alliance•Candler, NC

25d

About The Position

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? At Wicked Weed Brewing, we Craft different to create better experiences that UNITE people and ENRICH communities. We strive continuously to create a safe and inclusive workplace while supporting our communities and reducing our environmental impact. We celebrate unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings, fostering a culture where employees are valued and empowered. As an important member of the Wicked Weed Brewing Team, the Brewer is responsible for following the established processes and for completing all day-to-day activities necessary to make high quality beer.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Formal brewing education or 1-year professional brewing experience at minimum 3,000 bbl. annual production
Knowledge of beer styles and sensory
Ability to support day-to-day activities necessary in wort and beer production.
Can lift 55lbs+ repeatedly.
Can work on your feet for prolonged amounts of time.
Understand safe work practices and the use of PPE.
Maintain a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to accurately keep records.
Ability to follow standard brewery operating procedures.
Mechanical aptitude.
Self-motivated with good time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and technology.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
A diploma or Certificate in Brewing or Fermentation Sciences from a recognized brewing school and/or 1-3 years minimum professional brewing experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for following SOPs and maintaining high quality standards in all areas of beer production.
Production of high-quality wort
Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and presentable work environment through CIP procedures.
Daily management of yeast health and fermentations.
Yeast harvesting, barrel stabilization and maintenance, racking in and out of barrels.
Standard cellar work, including PH monitoring, gravities, crash schedule, etc.
Dry hopping and adjunct processing.
Setup and tear down of hard and soft piping assemblies.
Carbonate beer and prepare it for packaging.
Organizing and collecting records.
Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, requiring standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly through the duration of shift.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
Responsible for ensuring that safety procedures are adhered to throughout the brewery.
Willingness to assist other departments when necessary, including but not limited to brewhouse, cellar, packaging, maintenance, QA/QC lab and events.