Cider Production Assistant

Description

Are you passionate about craft cider and committed to delivering excellence in every batch? We're seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a Cellarman. As a key member of our production team, you'll play a crucial role in the creation of our award-winning ciders, ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation at every step of the process.

At Black Apple, we take pride in crafting exceptional ciders that delight our customers and embody the essence of our brand. With a commitment to traditional cider-making techniques, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of flavor and craftsmanship.

As a Production Assistant, you'll work as part of our production team to execute all aspects of cider-making, from fermentation and blending to filling and packaging. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean production area, monitoring fermentation progress, conducting quality control checks, canning product, transporting product, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your creative ideas and insights to help us continually improve and innovate our cider offerings.

This is an hourly position whose pay rate is based on experience with benefits, retirement plan with a company match, and cider allowance.

Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of fermentation process is a plus
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Experience driving a box truck is a plus
• Passion and dedication in helping to make great cider
• A discerning and educated palate preferred
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Helping to maintain a clean, organized and safe production environment (e.g. sweeping, mopping floors, removing trash, etc.)
• Cleaning kegs according to cidery SOPs
• Performing basic cellar operations including conducting gravity readings, temperature and pH monitoring.
• Cleaning of fermenters and brite tanks according to brewery SOPs
• Packaging finished product (kegs/cans)
• Maintaining stock of tap room cooler
• Pulling and preparing shipments for distributors
• Receiving, conducting inventory and storing shipments inventory
• Other duties as required
  
  

Job Type: Hourly

Salary: $15.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• 401k with matching
• Dental co-op
• Doctors co-op
• Gym Membership
• Cider Allowance
  
  

Schedule

• Day shift
• Weekends/ Evenings as required
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of a High school diploma or GED required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Experience in craft beverage manufacturing preferred
• Flexibility to work varied shifts with advanced notice (e.g. some weekend and evenings)
• Self motivated to get the job done right
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks within given time constraints
  
  

Awareness of proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and demonstrated ability to follow safety procedures while operating in a manufacturing environment with industrial and mechanical equipment is required.