Craft Production Brewer

Our full-time Production Brewer assists in the execution of daily shift duties in the brewhouse and cellar. Top candidates for this position are collaborative, adaptable, and pursue life-long learning opportunities. We’re looking for an individual to join the team to help with our continuous improvement efforts to scale with our rapid growth. We’re currently brewing on a 50 bbl system brewing dozens of different recipes/brands a year.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all areas of the brewing process as directed: weighing and measuring ingredients, mixing and fermentation process, wort production, filtration and centrifugation, dry hopping, manage incoming and outgoing yeast, transfer green beer to aging, conditioning the beer, CIP duties
• Work with and support the Brewing Team to execute the planned production schedule
• Collect quality and relevant data to maintain batch records using Google Docs, Microsoft Office and OrchestratedBEER software and have the ability to learn new applications as needed
• Daily sampling as requested
• Maintain a “safety first” attitude to keep the facility clean, safe and well organized which ensures a safe working environment
• Assist in restocking and organizing the brewing ingredients
• Assist in troubleshooting production upsets to escalate critical issues in a timely manner
• GMP manufacturing knowledge and willingness to learn and support operator based maintenance
• Flexibility with brew shifts, as they may change depending on planned schedule
• Operate forklift as needed. We will certify if not trained.
• Support Sleeping Giant Brewing culture
• Willingness to work in a flow-to-work team environment
• Maintain a professional demeanor that holds space for an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Embrace and promote an atmosphere of continual improvement
• Maintain a high level of communication both upward and downward in the organization
• Actively participate in required meetings
• Physical demands of the job
• Lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly
• Maneuver up to 165 lbs
• Work on feet up to 10 hours
• Repeated bending, kneeling and crouching
• Cold, wet, hot and muggy conditions
• Four - 10 hour shift schedule, no overnights - Mon-Fri or Fri-Mon possible
• As new opportunities present themselves, additional responsibilities may be assigned

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Additional education/training preferred, such as relevant Bachelor degree or certification from IBD, Siebels, UC-Davis, Metro State, etc.
• One year of brewing experience in a production brewery is desired, regional sized brewery experience is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of 21
• Understanding of or experience with flow, volume control in a food/beverage closed system plant
• Ability to participate effectively in a team environment and to communicate cross functionally verbally and in writing
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and multitasking skills
• Be flexible with shifting work schedule

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Health plan - 50% premium company paid
• Dental and Vision plans available
• 401K with company match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability - company paid
• Education Upskill Opportunity
• We have a “non-corporate” work environment while still focusing on what is important for success

PAY RANGE

$19.50 - 23.00 depending on experience

We encourage you to apply as Sleeping Giant Brewing Company strongly supports equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

ABOUT SLEEPING GIANT BREWING COMPANY

Founded in 2014, Sleeping Giant Brewing Company is the first dedicated contract brewery in the western United States and one of the biggest breweries by volume in Colorado that you’ve probably never heard of.

Working with values-driven, small to midsize companies distributing in the western United States, we’ve produced award winning craft brews and continue to expand our portfolio of beverages in the ever changing craft brewing and craft beverage industries.

As a group who value Giant Energy, Ownership thinking, Quality and innovative solutions to Find a Way, we love the challenge of continuous improvement and learning, and the craft of beer and beverages. We’re a fast-paced company focused on helping our client partners grow by providing craftsmanship, robust technology and attentive service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23