Cider Maker/ Brewer

CITIZEN CIDER LLC • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

A cider maker manages the cider making process from sourcing raw materials through to ensuring the product is safely dispatched. A cider maker must understand all aspects of cider production including the pressing of fruit, fermentation process, testing of cider and sanitation.

The cider maker must ensure the production process that meets food and safety requirements within the first 90 days of employment. To do well in this role, you must be very methodical to ensure the quality of cider produced is consistent. Individuals with wine making or beer making experience may already have many of the skills necessary to become a cider maker.

This is a entry-level position with the expectation to learn and become competent in all responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Attentive to the work environment/cleanliness
• Arithmetic proficiency
• Can be on feet for long hours
• Comfortably lift 50+ pounds
• Good communication skills
• Motivated to work both independently and as a team
• Willingness to promote sustainable operations with a focus on product loss and energy reductions
• Mechanical aptitude strongly desired
• TK/Line CIP SOP Sign Off - 30 Days
• Tanker CIP SOP Sign Off - 30 Days
• Yeast Pitch SOP Sign Off - 45 Days
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• 6 months Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Raw Materials
• Product formulation and new product development
• Quality assurance throughout the cider making process
• Maintenance of Citizen Cider Quality System
• Product Profiling and Testing
• Training and Development
• Develop Production Performance Goals
• Maintaining equipment on the production line
• Environmental Cleaning
• TK/Line CIP
• Tanker CIP
• Yeast Pitching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees