Brewing I

Brewers Collective • Candler, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A diploma or Certificate in Brewing or Fermentation Sciences from a recognized brewing school and/or 1-3 years minimum professional brewing experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• 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, follow standard brewery operating procedures, & to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivated with good time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and technology.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 55 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 lbs.

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.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED