Cidermaker

Downeast Cider White • Boston, MA

295d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Cider Maker plays a critical role on the rapidly growing team at Downeast Cider, the #1 craft hard cider brand in the Northeast and #2 hard cider in the country. This is an opportunity to work in a cidery making truly exceptional ciders. You will learn how we make our unique ciders, and you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day cider production operations including offloading juice, monitoring fermentation, blending and pasteurizing, transferring product using pumps, operating our centrifuge, and cleaning. You will learn and adhere to all cider making specific standard operating procedures, quality control processes, and sanitation practices. This is an excellent role for an entry level candidate eager to start their career in cider making and learn a lot very quickly, or an experienced cider maker who is ready to take on higher volumes, new flavors, and constant innovation.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work at a fast pace on your feet
• Flexible schedule to work various shifts
• Ability to lift 50lb bags and hoses regularly
• Able to speak and read English fluently

Nice To Haves

• Previous cellar experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of pasteurization/heat exchange
• Knowledge of brewing/vitner chemistry procedures (TA and sulfite titration, cell counts)
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Proficiency in google sheets

Responsibilities

• Rehydrate and pitch yeast and nutrients
• Monitor gravities, temperatures, and carbonations
• Prepare new ferments
• Schedule rackings, fermentations, and fining of cider
• Deaerate and carbonate finished product
• Taste and blend ciders
• Conduct sanitary transfer of liquid ingredients
• Perform brite tank and fermentation vessel CIP's
• Maintain and manage ingredient storage
• Ensure quality control throughout all aspects of the cider making process

Benefits

• 16 PTO days your first year
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Paid bereavement days
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with company match
• Health & dental insurance from day 1
• Company provided short term disability
• Annual PPE stipend
• Cider allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing