Brewer

New Belgium Brewing•Comstock, MI

20h•Onsite

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 position will work 4/10 hour shifts Thursday – Sunday, approximately 9pm – 7am. Starting Hourly Rate: $22.50/hour Night Shift Differential Hourly: In addition to your Hourly wage, you may be eligible for a $6.00 per hour night shift premium for hours worked between 6:00PM and 6:00AM. Night Shift deferential hourly rate and qualifying hours are subject to change with ample communication during your employment at New Belgium.

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

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