Shift Brewer - Brooklyn Center

Surly Brewing Co.•Brooklyn Center, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a kick-ass brewer to join us at our Brooklyn Center Brewery. The Brooklyn Center location provides an opportunity to brew our small batch, barrel-aged, innovation/R&D beers and THC beverage production. The shift brewer is responsible for performing a variety of brewing and non-alcoholic beverage tasks and contributing to the quality and efficient operations of beverage production. Tasks include, but are not limited to, brewhouse operation, blending of NA THC products, CIPing equipment, the safe and proper handling of raw materials and NA beverage ingredients, forklift operation, general sanitation and more.

Requirements

A working knowledge of OSHA requirements and a proven track record of focus on building a safety culture
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, OBeer
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects
Able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8-10 hours per day) performing job with and around moving machinery

Nice To Haves

2+ years of related experience or training in a production brewery environment
A BA or BS degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Formal Brewing Education.
Forklift Certified
MN Special Engineer’s Boiler License

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe work environment and a culture that embraces safe work habits, understanding of the risks, compliance with regulations, and following corrective action plans for any identified safety hazards and risks as directed by brewery management.
Ability to perform and troubleshoot all functions of the brewery and cellar per standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, raw ingredient handling, wort production, yeast management, dry-hopping, barrel handling, clarification, clean-in-place systems, quality assurance, record keeping, and general cleaning.
Maintain equipment and operating systems to ensure proper working conditions and perform preventative maintenance as directed.
Communicates any known mechanical, raw material, and/or beer quality issues to brewery management.
Follow corrective action plans as needed to ensure all core brands match the established quality standards as directed.
Report, evaluate and interpret wort and beer quality daily, including analytical results, process consistency, and taste based on training and guidance from brewery management.
Implement changes to improve processes, recipes, beer flavor and consistency as directed.
Ensure that Production areas are always clean and organized.
Drive continuous process improvement throughout the brewing process as directed.
Other duties as assigned.