Cellar Lead

Aqua ViTea  Kombucha is hiring a Cellar Lead.

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Aqua Vitea Kombucha in Middlebury VT is looking for a Cellar Lead to help us continue to produce the best tasting Kombucha on the planet.  As our company grows, both on the branded side and the co-pack side we are looking for someone with experience and passion to join the team.

Position Overview:

Schedule and perform daily cellar tasks including Brewing, Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Blend Building. Responsible for all aspects of Kombucha Fermentation. Maintain high-quality standards including meeting specifications for all Aqua ViTea and co-manufactured products. Communicate effectively with the Production Manager and cellar team members to ensure all responsibilities are being fulfilled according to the company's SOPs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (additional duties may be assigned)

• Oversees fermentation of kombucha and determines when to brew, centrifuge and operate spinning cone.
• Builds kombucha and co-pack blends, brews tea, operates centrifuge, and spinning cone according to the company’s SOPs.
• Schedules and maintains cleanliness of all brewery equipment, including cellar floors, drains, and tank exteriors while using chemicals safely and efficiently.
• Identifies and communicates problems with equipment, malfunctions, or breakdown in process.
• Informs the production manager of any observed equipment or mechanical issues.
• Helps develop new cellar SOPs and revises current cellar SOPs.
• Communicates regularly, efficiently, and effectively with management and all necessary employees including packaging department.
• Responsible for making sure co-pack specifications are being met and communicating when there are issues.
• Responsible for raw material inventory tracking.
• Completes all necessary and assigned paperwork accurately and on time.
• Arrives to each shift on time with a positive attitude.

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Highly motivated/self starter
• High quality work without direct supervision
• Attention to detail
• Adaptive/flexible
• Positive work experience history
   

Qualifications:
 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in brewing or similar food/beverage production
• Knowledge of brewing equipment and sanitation practices
• Ability to understand equipment and make small repairs
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time