Hood River, Oregon

Want to help support our packaging and brewing team and play a key role in ensuring these teams have all the materials needed to brew and package world class at a great company and above market benefits?

Who we are

pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.

pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past eight years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.

Our team is made up of 90 multi-talented individuals from Tasting Room to Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best beer, food, and service experience possible.

About the role

This position reports to the Operations Manager. You will working with our Packaging Manager, Brewery Manager, Operations Manager and back office team to help support material flow between our Cascade Locks and Hood River, OR facilities. You will be responsible for checking in materials that arrive and stage them for the team. You will work in close collaboration with other department managers in order to synchronize processes, data handoffs, so inventory is up to date in Ekos.

A breakdown of your tasks:

Maintain halyard raw material inventory

• Maintain accurate and up to date inventory levels via Ekos
• Perform weekly audits of the daily Ekos entries to ensure correct depletions
• Perform weekly Halyard raw material inventory cycle counts
• Flag OOS or other inventory issues ahead of time
• Flag dying inventory for disposal or return to Cascade Locks
• Work closely with Operations Manager to understand inventory needs, production plan, and supply issues.
• Meet weekly with the Brewing Manager and Packaging Manager to discuss department needs

Raw material ordering and receiving

• Place weekly raw material orders with the Cascade Locks Warehouse for the brewing and packaging departments to ensure proper completion of the production schedule
• Check in raw material and reconcile BOLs received to orders to ensure fulfillment of weekly materials requirements
• Transfer raw materials and finished goods within Ekos in a timely manner so Ekos matches actuality
• Coordinate directly with the CL Warehouse for any materials required outside of normal cadence
• Own the Halyard raw material storage
• Regularly organize storage to maintain cleanliness and ease of use
• Maintain FIFO raw material flow
• Accountable for the orderly stocking of raw materials through delegation or doing it oneself
• Maintain 102 Hop Cooler in order to manage inventory and FIFO rotation and to provide adequate space for TR beer storage
• Maintain cleanliness of all storage areas to minimize pest and environmental damage

Finished Beer Shipping and Receiving

• Check out BOLs and trucks leaving Halyard Brewing Facility towards Cascade Locks Warehouse by ensuring drivers’ BOLs match the contents of the truck
• Receive Tasting Room beer orders and coordinate its organization into cold storage
• Communicate arrivals and departures of finished beer with expected recipients

More about you

You are someone who is hard-working, has good attention to detail, hustles and will work well in a busy but efficient brewery. You are self-motivated, capable of multitasking effectively, and able to work with a sharp focus and tidiness. You understand the importance of solving issues upfront and have a continuous improvement mindset when it comes to improving process.

You work well with others
You enjoy working with others who share a passion for beer, quality, and results. You are comfortable working with production staff in all departments to ensure clear communication from production teams to the back office team. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shift beer with the people you work with and care about your co-workers.

You are a juggling master
Work in a production brewery can sometimes be hectic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our team is. You don’t get fired up under pressure, and know how to prioritize, and maintain a positive attitude. You know how to ask for help and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.

Your qualifications

• At least three years of production or warehouse experience at a similar scale manufacturing facility
• Proficiency with MS office, Google suite, and basic computer skills
• Experience with web-based ERP programs is a plus
• Must be 21 years of age
• Solid references are a must

Why you should be part of the pFriem Team

The people

We are a passionate group who takes our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously. Our team is made up of highly talented individuals not only in their jobs but also their hobbies and personal pursuits. Whether it’s enjoying shift beers with the crew or experiencing the Columbia River outdoor scene with co-workers, the pFriem team is warm and welcoming with a strong bond over beer.

The location

You get to work in one of the most stunning locations in the PNW! pFriem is located at the Hood River Waterfront Park with epic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood is a short drive from town where you can recreate all year long. You’ll be surrounded by a Gorge community that thrives with local purveyors and people passionate about beer, food, the outdoors and its people.

The benefits

• You’ll receive above market compensation with great benefits
• You will work with talented and passionate individuals
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 1 week of paid Sick Time
• You’ll also receive a monthly beer benefit of at least $300
• Big discounts in our tasting room for meals, beer, and merchandise
• Great health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• You will have access to short-term disability insurance coverage, paid paternity/maternity leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan (401k)
• Company-wide outings
• Paid time off to volunteer for local charities and non-profits.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a good fit, please send a cover-letter and resume to jobs@pfriembeer.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!