Brewing Operator

Who We Are

The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. Founded in 1972, the Company grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to a producer and distributor of fine wine, premium spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, including White Claw Hard Seltzer.

Role Purpose:

The Brewing Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining brewing equipment, ensuring the quality and consistency of our products, and adhering to safety and sanitation protocols. The Brewing Operator should be competent with basic troubleshooting techniques in order to react with a sense of urgency to any unforeseen process events. The Brewing Operator will be cross trained in multiple areas and will be trained in kitting, batching, laboratory work, filtration, raw material unloading, control room operations, and inventory. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

 Accountabilities & Impact:

• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Completing daily and weekly tasks using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure quality and repeatable results.
• Ensuring continuous operation of process equipment through active process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Effectively communicating job knowledge and process changes with team members and management thru various forms of daily communication (shift handover meeting, daily production meetings, action logs, work orders, etc).
• Performing quality inspection of product using basic lab equipment and SOPs as a guide.
• Completing and maintain written documentation certifying completion of inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation requirements, batch and blending production following SOP’s, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining sanitation and lubrication of machinery, equipment, storage bins, workstations, etc.
• Reporting safety and/or equipment issues to leadership.
• Performing other various job duties as required.
• The operator will be cross trained in multiple areas and will be qualified to complete tasks in the brewing, blending, kitting, sanitation, quality and maintenance areas.  You will be responsible for following all Plant and Safety policies and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

 Skills & Experiences Needed:

• High School degree or equivalent preferred. Associates degree or higher encouraged
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience or a combination of manual labor experience and computer skills
• Brewing/Filtration experience a plus
• Forklift experience a plus (certification not required)
• Excellent use of PC skills such as MS office, excel, word, and email.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

 The Brewing Operator position is well-suited for you if you have/are:

• Ability to manage well under pressure while staying true to the company values.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on any task.
• Demonstrated team player; ego left at the door.
• Reliable and punctual - must adhere to attendance and absenteeism policy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can-do attitude who acts like an owner taking full accountability for decisions.
• Ability to receive regular feedback and act upon it accordingly.
• Demonstrated drive for learning and teaching/sharing best practices with others

  Working conditions:

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment
• Subject to extreme temperatures
• Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, and up to 12 hrs.
• Overtime including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes, safety glasses, dust masks or PAPRs.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position.

What we value at Mark Anthony:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

At Mark Anthony, we believe every team member shares the responsibility of understanding how each of our roles and actions impact Quality, Food Safety, Safety and Continuous Improvement. This collective mindset is the cornerstone of our success as a leader in the consumer beverage space and requires us to mutually build and improve robust processes that guarantee unmatched customer satisfaction and safety.