Production Brewer - Full Time
About The Position
Deschutes Brewery, a leading independent craft brewery, is seeking a Production Brewer for its facility in Bend, Oregon. This role is responsible for the entire brewing process for Deschutes Brewery, Boneyard, and PartyBomb brands, from raw material preparation through brewing, fermentation, and clarification before packaging. While prior experience is preferred, the company offers comprehensive on-the-job training. This full-time position involves a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (3/12's), including both day and night shifts, with the entire production brewing team rotating every 8 weeks.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- Previous production brewing experience is preferred
- Able to frequently lift 55lbs to approximately waist height and tilt up to 200lbs
- Able to work for extended periods of time in a physical setting requiring repetitive lifting and wrenching, walking, and being exposed to hot and cold environments
- Consistently positive attitude
- Able to work independently
- Exceptionally organized
- Excellent communicator
- Keen attention to detail and quality
- Solution driven
- Flexibility in schedule, ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
Nice To Haves
- A graduate of a fermentation science, engineering, general science or other related field is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assures optimum beer quality by following standard operating procedures (SOP), filing non-conformities, suggesting process improvements, staying abreast of brewing communications and process changes, and attending brewers' meetings.
- Manages daily tasks to meet production needs, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, reading and following production schedules, operation of centrifuges, yeast harvesting and disposal, bottle conditioning, and ensuring finished beer meets specifications for packaging.
- Documentation and data entry for all processes in the brewhouse and cellar.
- Coordinate work with other departments (brewhouses, cellars, packaging, QA and warehouse).
- Constantly challenge the stuck, boring, mundane and bring solutions and initiative to make a difference.
- Get involved with company-wide initiatives.
- Continually gain knowledge of the craft beer world and share that knowledge.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k Match of 4% vested immediately
- 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week sick leave, and paid holidays
- "On Demand Pay" (get your money when you need it) available through DailyPay
- Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
- Pro deals with local companies
- Deschutes Brewery and Boneyard discounts
- Free beer for those 21+
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
