Brewer

Job Functions:

• Perform all duties related to the production of Roundhouse Beer including, but not limited to: CIP, malt milling, operating brewhouse, wort transfers, yeast pitching, fermentation monitoring, general cleaning, beer tasting, keg cleaning and filling, canning and packaging.
• Record keeping: Brewing data, production documentation, fermentation record keeping, QA/QC, lab, packaging, inventory (front and back of house).
• Opportunity to represent the company and interact with customers in the tap room and at festivals.
• Stay on top of industry trends and create brews to keep our offerings in line with industry demands
• Operate and maintain our Wild Goose Evolution canning line
• Produce quality wort according to SOP’s including, but not limited to, target gravity, IBU, color, and volume.
• Comfortable working with chemicals of varying composition and maintaining adherence to safety standards during routine cleaning of brewing equipment.
• Maintain and operate our brewing boiler and glycol chillers.
• Must be able and willing to work a variable shift schedule that is dependent upon the operational needs of the brewery which may require long shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment and keeping up to date on new policy changes
• Maintain and follow a production schedule and daily tasks as determined by brewing needs.
• Cleans draft lines at the brewery on a regular schedule.
• Ability to accurately follow SOP’s and understanding of specific beer process terminologies.
• Mechanical Understanding—the individual easily understands how things work and can quickly troubleshoot mechanisms that need repair or adjustment.
• Problem Solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Quality Control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Workplace Safety – the individual follows company safety procedures and works to maintain or improve workplace conditions

Experience

· Formal brewing education or at least one year of commercial brewery experience preferred.

· Lab/micro experience valued.

· Packaging experience (canning and kegging) valued.

· Strong judgment, work ethic, punctuality and professional maturity are a must.

· Experience in cellaring and brewing production is valued.

· Strong technical understanding of brewing process and sanitation.

· Experience with tools valued.

· Experience with sanitation and cleaning systems is valued.

Skills, Traits and Physical Requirements:

· Passion, Integrity, Honesty, Dependability, Attention to detail.

· Team-oriented and results driven with a commitment to quality.

· Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of running a brewhouse – safely lift, climb stairs, clean, etc.

· Personal curiosity in improving systems and processes.

· Desire to have a positive impact on customers and coworkers.

· Passionate interest in the brewing industry and community.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and work independently

· Be an open and good communicator and team player with respect for co-workers, supervisors, and managers

· Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly

· Ability to lift, drag, carry and manipulate kegs (full or empty), hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, and reservoirs

· Ability to twist/turn and stand/walk on a continuous basis

· Ability to work on your feet for over eight hours at a time

· Ability to work in loud production environments (80 db)

· Ability to work with chemicals of varying composition

· Ability to work in temperature extremes, damp/wet areas, around grain dust and steamy wet spent grain

· Engaging personality with great communication, time management, and teamwork skills

· Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot beer related issues

· Desire and ability to take ownership of your responsibilities and embrace continuous improvement

· Obsession with cleaning and sanitization

· Valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Brewing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nisswa, MN 56468 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nisswa, MN 56468: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25