Brewing Operator

North American Breweries•Rochester, NY

5d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Brewing Operator supports the Brewing Department at the Genesee Brewery in Rochester, New York. The position assembles, monitors, inspects, and cleans equipment to prepare product for packaging. The operator works with brewing equipment and ingredients, monitors production conditions, tests product characteristics, and follows cellar-specific cleaning procedures and established safety and manufacturing practices. The position is full-time and union. Operators must be able to work day, evening, or overnight shifts; work may include overtime, holidays, and weekends. The starting rate is $21.01 per hour, increasing to $22.85 per hour after six months and $29.10 per hour after 12 months, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The role reports to the Brewing Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to use computers and computer-controlled equipment.
Ability to multitask, follow instructions and procedures, troubleshoot, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere and independently.
Ability to operate hand tools and machinery as needed.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, push, pull, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and bend.
Ability to work day, evening, or overnight shifts; the schedule may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in brewing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble equipment and attach pipes, hoses, fittings, or valves using hand tools.
Monitor pressure gauges, meters, flowmeters, thermometers, and products; adjust controls to maintain specified feed rates, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
Record temperatures, quantities of materials processed, and test results on report forms.
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and operate valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to determine temperatures, alkalinities, and mixture densities, and operate valves to obtain specified mixtures.
Sample and test product characteristics, including specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
Measure or weigh ingredients and materials and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
Exhaust excess CO2 safely to avoid filling the surrounding cellar with gas.
Wash tanks according to the SOP for each cellar.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, wear required Personal Protective Equipment, and comply with safety and company policies.
Perform other duties as required.
Actively support a diverse and inclusive work environment.