Brewer

Mare Island Brewing Co.•Vallejo, CA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Mare Island Brewing Co. is seeking an experienced Brewer to join their team at their Coal Shed Brewery on Mare Island in Vallejo, CA. The brewery, located on the waterfront of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, was transformed from a historic Navy coal shed into an 8,000 sq. ft. facility in 2017, featuring a brewhouse, taproom, and event space. They also have taproom locations at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and in Benicia. The company utilizes a 15bbl Prospero brewhouse and a 1bbl Blichmann pilot system, with a CODI 6-head counter-pressure filling canning line. Mare Island Brewing Co. is self-distributed throughout the Bay Area with over 300 accounts. This full-time position reports directly to the Brewing Manager and offers opportunities for growth.

Requirements

2+ years of professional brewing experience
21+ years old
Computer proficiency with excellent communication skills — Excel, Word, Email
Ability to pivot at a moment's notice responding to daily changes
Experience packaging beer
Strong mechanical knowledge
Team oriented
A passion for cleanliness
Meticulous record keeping
Ability to lift/maneuver up to 165lbs (full 1/2bbl keg)
Forklift experience

Nice To Haves

Relevant education preferred, but not necessary — Cicerone certification or brewing diploma a plus
Sensory skills a plus
Great sense of humor always welcomed

Responsibilities

Wort production on both our 15bbl brewhouse and 1bbl pilot system
Cellar operations — tank CIP, fermentation checks, dry hopping, yeast harvesting, keg washing
Fining and transferring beer with a keen eye towards low DO pickup
Packaging — both on the canning line and kegging
Quality control
Inventory control
Assist with recipe development
Laboratory controls / yeast cell counts
Equipment upkeep and preventative maintenance
Facility maintenance
Special projects as requested by management: tap line maintenance, pouring beers at beer club parties, event setup, etc.