Brewer job description

About us:

Our mission is to brew the most creative, highest quality beer we can, and get it into the hands of anyone who prefers more interesting beers. We call ourselves Houston's Most Creative Brewery because we brew a crazy number of constantly rotating recipes involving ingredients and flavor combinations that are atypical for the beer industry. But the truth is, we're actually really traditional in our approach, and are process-driven and detail-oriented. We seek out intellectually curious individuals who relish the challenge of extremely high standards without getting flustered by the fact that we are constantly improvising and revising the plan based on new information. We are a very small company that has grown at an incredible pace in its first ten years, and is poised to grow even more. We've had our fair share of growing pains and have plenty more coming, so we seek out individuals who can bring structure to chaos and will enjoy our fast-paced, hard-driving culture.

Job Overview:

We set extremely high standards for ourselves & we dream big. But it's easy to craft mission statements & build PowerPoint decks- the hard part is and always will be execution. The position of Brewer is where the rubber meets the road. It's where we translate ideas into action, and it's where some of the hardest work happens, both physically & intellectually.

Specific Duties:

Brewers have diverse responsibilities that are all essential to Buffbrew's success. Success in this specific position will come by doing the following tasks thoroughly and with excellence:

Self-motivated to create world class beer

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures

Ability to manage consistency, availability and quality of the end product

Maintaining CIP processes and procedures

Ability to execute tasks according to priority in a systematic way

Capable of conducting quality checks & records

Technical Knowledge in all applicable aspects of the brewing process.

Everything from raw material handling through to fermentation and conditioning, including dry hopping, carbonating and sanitation practices

Yeast handling, storage & maintenance

Maintaining our system of inventory

Represent Buffbrew in various marketing-related activities including special events, promotional videos, sales calls, and other similar activities

In addition to the preceding list of clearly-defined responsibilities, there are a plethora of unpredictable tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis. A Brewer must always put the team above the individual and take on additional tasks & responsibilities as needed, pursuing them with the same passion, care, and attention to detail as s/he does every other task. Flexibility is critical.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a formal brewing education and or 2 years of experience in a production brewing environment, but it is not a requirement. Must have a clean driving record, including no offenses more severe than simple traffic and parking tickets. Must be able to obtain and maintain TABC permits.

The position of Brewer is an extremely active and physically demanding role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. A Brewer lifts extremely heavy objects often, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 55 pounds, and must be able to move kegs that weigh as much as 170 pounds.

The location of this position is in the brewhouse and throughout the warehouse and production floor. Therefore, the work environment consists of conditions typical of a normal manufacturing production environment. The noise level is higher than a normal office environment. Additionally, heavy objects and heavy equipment will be operated in the general proximity of the employee filling this position. Temperature conditions vary extremely as well: the individual's tasks occur in both the normal production facility, which is not climate-controlled and therefore ranges from 40°F to 110°F, and in the refrigerated cold box, which ranges from 33°F to 40°F.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS LAW. THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE.

Benefits

Buffbrew offers Health Insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation, and other benefits

Stone Brewing is the ninth largest craft brewery in the United States. We brew badass beers on both coasts at our breweries in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA, and create amazing experiences at our bistro and taproom locations. We've enjoyed an incredible 26 years of following our passion, and we are in search of people who are also passionate about pursuing their craft to join Team Stone.

Summary

We are looking for Brewers of all levels to join our team at our Escondido, CA location! Brewers are responsible for operating brewing equipment efficiently, accurately, and safely to produce quality beer according to Stone Brewing co. Operating procedures and parameters.

Must be able to work any shift within a 24-hour period.

Responsibilities

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Competently operates brewhouse equipment to process brews according to Stone SOPs, including, but not limited to the items below:

• Brewhouse operations: Milling, Mashing, Lautering, Boiling, Whirlpooling, Knockout, Grains out (with yeast), Brewhouse Vessel CIP (incl Heat Exchanger and Hot Liquor Heat Exchanger)

• Cellar-Related operations: Fermenter CIP/Scrub/Sanitation, Cell Counting, Checking Gravities/Monitoring fermentation (Incl. Glycol Controls), Capping/ Chilling/ Dry hopping schedule and procedures, Yeast Disposal (Grains out), BBT Cleaning and Sanitizing, recording fermentations, Reading BBT levels and recording, Checking DO and Co2 in beer

• Packaging operations: Carbonation of beer, Filtering, Cleaning firkins and Casking beer into firkins, Checking CO2 in beer

• Quality Assurance Operations: Cell Counts, Pitch Rates, Gravity Measurements, DO Measurements, Process Sampling, Yeast Viability Measurement, Taste Panel

• Other: Effluent processing as it relates to the above operations, Cleaning and organizing standards, Daily Record of Activities accurately and legibly recorded.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year of related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Stone Brewing Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
  
• Up to 75% off beer, merchandise, and bistro discounts
  
• Free daily and monthly beer allowance
  
• Tuition Assistance Program
  
• Computer and Business Skills development training
  
• Paid Time Off - including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
  
• Cicerone Beer Server Certification
  
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.

Fort Point Beer Company is seeking a Shift Brewer (Brewery Technician IV) on our brewery production team at our headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Presidio of San Francisco.

The Shift Brewer position is designed for individuals with a strong foundation of production brewery experience and brewery operational knowledge, attained a through career of various brewery roles. This role involves working independently and in a team environment to execute advanced procedures on the production floor involving multiple steps and to train and supervise other employees doing the same tasks. This position requires some technical study and provides the opportunity to learn and develop management skills on the job. The ability to operate on a schedule without direct instruction or supervision to execute procedures as well as data management, teamwork, mechanical aptitude, and a desire to learn and grow professionally are key to success in this position.
About Our Company
Fort Point is an independent San Francisco beer company made up of people who believe the simple things in life can be a whole lot better. Our approach to brewing is to make the familiar taste unusually delicious. We’re influenced by the craft brewing tradition, but we’re also allergic to dogma. We care most about making beers worth coming back to—beers that people are proud to enjoy and share with each other.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently produce wort on four-vessel brewhouse - responsible for all steps from grain milling to yeast pitching
- Independently clean, sanitize and operate centrifuge
- Ensure that all products meet required quality control points through proper technique and measurement
- Assist in training other brewery technicians in relevant cellar and brewhouse skills
- Inventory hops on a monthly basis

SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Yeast harvesting and storage
- Independently run CIP (clean-in-place) and sanitizing cycles on fermentation vessels and bright tanks
- Regularly clean tank and equipment exteriors
- Perform scheduled maintenance on fermentation vessels, bright tanks, pumps, hoses, and lab equipment
- Complete daily cellar reports - measurements include but are not limited to: specific gravity, pH, cell count, CO2/O2 levels, temperature, diacetyl
- Dry hop tanks
- Perform and record daily yeast and hop drops from fermentation vessels
- Monitor carbonation and clarity of bright beer
- Safely palletize, wrap, label, and organize packaged beer
- Assist in canning line setup and breakdown - including sanitize in place, clean in place, and clean out of place procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- General cleaning of horizontal and vertical surfaces
- Assist with other brewery tasks as needed

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Google Sheets/Excel
- 3+ years work experience in beer/wine production or equivalent education
- Operate forklift, scissor lift and manual and powered pallet jack
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application

REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Able to lift, bend, and move repetitively
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to safely lift at least 50 lbs and be able to push/pull up to 5000 lbs using a pallet jack

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving ability
- Possesses a safety-first approach to all tasks
- Works collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
- Clear and effective communicator
- Always striving for improvement
- Committed to producing the highest quality beer possible

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- Shifts are 8 hours each with occasional overtime required
- Expected to be available for AM, PM, and weekend shifts

EQUIPMENT OPERATION/SKILLS:
- Operate forklift, scissor lift and manual and powered pallet jack
- Centrifugal pump
- Density meter, pH meter, microscope, and general lab equipment
- Centrifuge
- Brewhouse - Mash mixer, lauter tun, kettle, whirlpool

PROVIDED EQUIPMENT:
- T-shirt x 2
- Sweatshirt x 2
- Insulated Fort Point Growler x 1

BENEFITS (full time):
- Health Care: 100% Employer contribution to Kaiser plan and 50% for Dependents, or 80% for employee only PPO
- Contribution to San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance Account after 90 Days (SF Employees Only)
- Supplementary: Dental, Vision, and Life group rate
- 401(k) plan
- Commuter benefits
- Discounted Planet Granite gym membership
- Beer and Food benefits

TRAVEL:
- On occasion travel during the workday may be required to a different warehouse or facility

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This job operates in a warehouse environment with heavy machinery and occasional loud noises.
COMPENSATION:
$26 - $27 per hour
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