Brewing Associate

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Brewing Associate is a key part of City's liquid production team, ensuring the efficient operation of all brewing production equipment to create the highest quality products for our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all work and safety rules, including wearing of personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, gloves, hat and/or hairnet, respiratory/air mask, emergency breathing equipment, goggles, rubber boots, ear plugs, safety harness, arm gauntlets, insulated clothing, face shields, and hard-composite or steal toe shoes
• Work with and/or around hazardous chemicals (i.e. caustics, acids, ammonia) with personal protection equipment, and on-site training
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, health standard, and sanitation as mandated by FDA regulations, Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies – municipal, state and federal
• Be comfortable to operate a forklift – with in-house training and certification
• Be able to operate handheld scanner and keyboard -- with in-house training
• Be able to read work orders, machinery and equipment controls for operation and operate computer
• Have mathematical ability for inventories and record keeping
• Be able to operate and maneuver high pressure air and water hoses (hot and cold) for cleaning machinery and floors
• Follow all GMP and food safety rules including ones specific for the job function

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in working with computer controlled automated equipment
• Intermediate PC skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Strong verbal communication skills to collaborate with coworkers and department leaders
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to be flexible to work shift schedules including weekend and holiday shifts

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.