Brewer

New Belgium Brewing•Daleville, VA

5d•$23

About The Position

This position has primary responsibility for any part of the brewing process from the mixing and blending of raw materials to the fermented product. This is a Tuesday-Saturday position with the working hours of 5am-1pm. Essential Duties: Responsible for material addition per recipe (malt, hops, spices, yeast etc…) and routinely monitors inventory levels Monitors all process parameters: Sensory, flow rates and volumes, process times and temperatures, cell count, pH levels, density measures, and other parameter settings to complete the milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling processes, cooling, yeast pitching, fermentation temperatures, clarity, and microbiological stabilization Conducts and ensures daily cleaning of all work areas within brewing (5S) Performs routine preventative and troubleshooting maintenance on process manufacturing equipment Engages in quality assurance activities and improvement project/processes to improve the overall efficiency Adheres to OSHA and NBB safety regulations; handles all chemicals in a safe manner Communicates effectively with all other areas regarding the status of the process flow and consistency Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Entry level brewing knowledge with aptitude to learn brewing science.
Basic knowledge and understanding in the areas of math, physics, chemistry, microbiology, computer skills and mechanical skills
Entry level working knowledge of equipment with multiple logic functions and capabilities requiring specialized training
Entry level ability to coordinate with coworkers, prioritize plan daily work
Ability to recognize a problem, assist in troubleshooting, develop alternative plans, meet deadlines, and communicate as needed
Solid interpersonal skills and communication abilities
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures policies, SOGs, and/or regulations
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 56.5 lbs. and carry objects of this weight up to 100 feet.
Ability to push/pull weights up to 50 lbs. and maintain the grip strength required to adjust valves, containers, and hose nozzles.
Ability to demonstrate their ability to climb, kneel, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead.
The position requires frequent, constant standing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for material addition per recipe (malt, hops, spices, yeast etc…) and routinely monitors inventory levels
Monitors all process parameters: Sensory, flow rates and volumes, process times and temperatures, cell count, pH levels, density measures, and other parameter settings to complete the milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling processes, cooling, yeast pitching, fermentation temperatures, clarity, and microbiological stabilization
Conducts and ensures daily cleaning of all work areas within brewing (5S)
Performs routine preventative and troubleshooting maintenance on process manufacturing equipment
Engages in quality assurance activities and improvement project/processes to improve the overall efficiency
Adheres to OSHA and NBB safety regulations; handles all chemicals in a safe manner
Communicates effectively with all other areas regarding the status of the process flow and consistency
Other duties as assigned