Operate and maintain brewhouse equipment and produce wort through milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, cooling, and transfers. Perform cleaning, maintenance, inventory tracking, yeast propagation support, and quality checks with the lab. Follow SOPs, complete paperwork, assist equipment repairs, and work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for producing wort and maintaining brewing equipment and facility.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Complete brewing process in a safe and efficient manner. This includes, but is not limited to, milling, mashing, and lautering, wort boiling, cooling and transferring to Storage vessels.
- Repair brewery equipment with assistance from other Brewhouse employees.
- Completion of daily cleaning and maintenance checklists
- Aid with yeast propagation following Company's process.
- Maintain cleanliness of all areas in the brew house.
- Work with Lab Technician to ensure our product meets our standards of the highest quality.
- Maintaining the use of standard operating procedures unless otherwise instructed.
- Communicate regularly and efficiently with Granite City staff.
- Maintain inventory as needed. Report any low levels of inventory to your supervisor when necessary.
- Arrive to each shift on time with a positive attitude.
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
- Perform others duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Passion and commitment for brewing.
- Able to lift heavy objects (empty kegs, 50 pound malt bags, etc.) above five feet in height
- Frequently
- Standing for extended periods
- Able to enter and exit brewery vessels for cleaning and inspection
- Work in environments of 32 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Able to understand MSDS and handle chemicals utilized in the brewery
- Able to multi-task and work both unsupervised and as part of a team
Educational Requirements:
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- Brewing experience preferred , but not required
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicles Records background check
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays
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