Brewer/Cellar Operator

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Brewer/Cellar Operator will be responsible for all areas of brewing and cellar day-to-day activities necessary to make high-quality beer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cellar Operations

• Start-up and shut-down of facility processes
• CIP, CUP and sanitizing of fermenters and BB tanks, lines and yeast brinks
• Performing gravity reads and dry hopping of fermenters; accurate documentation
• Yeast cell counts and pitching
• Racking kegs
• Daily operation of filtration equipment and procedures
• Cleaning and sanitizing filtration equipment and lines
• Preparing cellar systems for daily start-up

Brewhouse Operations

• Responsible for all aspects of wort production and related processes
• Start-up and shut-down of facility processes
• Milling and hop/antifoam/spice additions
• Obtaining samples needed for the lab
• Maintaining turbidity, CO2 and O2 levels within product specifications
• Performing dilution and flavor checks
• Maintaining brewhouse vessels in tour-worthy condition

Other Duties

• Informing Head Brewer of any issues and resolutions; communicating issues and concerns as they arise to staff and management
• Taking direction from Senior Brewer
• Accurate daily record keeping and sampling of process and product
• Monitoring quality parameters and working to resolve issues promptly
• Communicating critical information to appropriate departments
• Participating in taste panel work as directed
• Attending and constructively participating in meetings
• Contributing to a positive work environment through open and constructive dialog
• Contributing and being receptive to continual innovation and improvement
• Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment within department as well as entire facility
• Keeping workspace organized and neat throughout shift
• Following all company policies as detailed in the employee handbook (attendance, safety, IT protocols, etc.)
• Maintaining personal appearance and conduct reflective of professionalism and pride in MBBC
• Assisting other departments or performing other tasks as needed

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years experience in brewing/manufacturing
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
• Flexibility to work varied shifts
• Proper use of PPE
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Forklift certification a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at shoulder height
• Prolonged standing
• Ability to work over, under and around potentially dangerous/moving machinery in small spaces
• Ability to withstand various temperatures and weather conditions
• Comfortability working at heights and using stairs repeatedly

OPPORTUNITIES & PERKS

Opportunity to be an integral part of a professional production team working in a fast-paced and challenging setting. MBBC offers some great perks including potential for growth & development, great co-workers, a friendly environment (pet-friendly as well!), an all-expense paid culture trip, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), participation in our unique Wellness Program, and, of course, amazing beer benefits!

POSITION: Brewer/Cellar Operator

LOCATION: Windsor, VT

FLSA: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

JOB GRADE: Firkin