Brewer

D. G. Yuengling & Son•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Brewer works in the Brewing Department at Yuengling and reports to the Brewing Lead. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently brewing, fermenting, aging, and filtering beer, along with completing shift duties as directed by the Brewing Lead. The Brewer must be able to work independently, communicate effectively with the Operations Department, and complete other duties assigned by the Manager. The position is listed as full-time, with a second-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., and occasional weekends. Employees must be willing to work the opposite shift, 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., when necessary, and be available for flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with computer skills and data entry.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work effectively with others and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to hook up rail cars and operate solution systems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work at elevated heights, including on fermenters, rail cars, and silos.
Ability to work the stated second-shift schedule, occasional weekends, flexible hours as needed, and the opposite shift when necessary.
Ability to use a forklift to unload trucks of brewing materials.
Ability to unload railcars of bulk brewing materials.
Commitment to following safety requirements and consistently using appropriate PPE.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with hands-on work and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate up to 15 panel-mate screens and visually monitor brewing department areas as needed.
Troubleshoot operational issues and notify Maintenance or Electrical teams when support is required.
Check grain silos, determine which silo should be emptied next, monitor the syrup hut, and switch huts when needed.
Unload grain cars, syrup tanks, and syrup cars; set up the pit and conveyors; and unload the dust collector as required.
Remove dust from the dust collector, vacuum under the silos, empty drums into the D.E. dumpster, and clean the pit and track area.
Monitor Hop Room materials and verify reorders when needed.
Weigh materials required for each brew.
Clean and maintain mill equipment and maintain cleanliness on surfaces and floors.
Unload syrup cars, disconnect equipment, and flush unloading equipment with hot water.
Perform brewing, wort cooling, fermentation, aging, and filtering; hook up beer tanks; and understand fassing and tank-cleaning procedures.
Assist with quality assurance checks.
Use the CIP system to sanitize hoses, vessels, and other brewing equipment, and perform in-place cleaning and sanitizing.
Complete shift responsibilities independently and communicate clearly with Operations Department members.
Complete administrative forms and reports accurately and on time; follow safety requirements, use task-appropriate PPE, and comply with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
Use a forklift to unload trucks of brewing materials and unload railcars of bulk brewing materials.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.