Brewing Operator

North American Breweries•Rochester, NY

4d•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 role is full-time and union, and reports to the Brewing Manager. Operators must be able to work day, evening, or overnight shifts, with possible overtime, holiday, and weekend work. The position involves operating and monitoring brewing equipment and processes, testing product characteristics, maintaining production records, and cleaning tanks and lines according to procedures. Operators must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, wear required personal protective equipment, and comply with safety and company policies. The role also calls for supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment and performing other duties as required. Work takes place indoors in a factory and may involve wet, cool, hot, humid, noisy, confined, or damp cellar environments. The job requires frequent walking and stair climbing, use of hand tools and machinery, and the ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, as well as push, pull, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and bend. Starting pay 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.

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 solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with others in a team environment 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, which 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 process conditions.
Record temperatures, amounts 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 control-board dials and gauges to determine temperatures, alkalinities, and mixture densities, and operate valves to obtain specified mixtures.
Sample and test product characteristics such as 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 specified ingredients or materials and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
Exhaust excess CO2 to prevent gas from accumulating in the surrounding cellar.
Wash tanks according to the standard operating procedure for each cellar.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, wear personal protective equipment, and comply with safety and company policies.
Support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Perform other duties as required.