Keg Washer / Packaging Assitant - Part Time

We're a small independently-owned brewery located in San Diego, California. We're proud of our beer and even more proud of the community it has built. Societe was founded in 2012 on the idea that beer is the world’s greatest social uniter. This mindset inspired our name and it keeps us focused on every ounce we brew. We see our brewery as a vehicle for bringing people together from all walks of life. Beer by beer, we’re working hard to build our community, starting with our rally cry– BEER FOLK UNITE!  We are looking for a hardworking, team oriented individual to join our team! There is structured opportunity for advancement within the brewing team, as well as opportunities for further brewing related education. 

Summary

The Keg Washer is responsible for maintaining clean keg supply for use in production with use of our Premier Stainless Keg Washer. Proper PPE must be worn during the process and throughout the production areas in the facility. Proper titration of the keg detergent reservoir must be completed prior to processing of keg washing. Kegs will be connected to the process hoses with the use of a beer coupler, lifted onto the cleaning platform using proper lifting technique followed by an automated cleaning cycle. An EOD report will be provided covering the days keg production and any mechanical / maintenance issues that may have arisen during the shift. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to communicate with other team members to prioritize and finish production tasks
• Mechanical aptitude with tools and equipment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Ability take the initiative on projects and follow through to completion
• A self-starter mentality and exceptional drive
• Be able to work safely and efficiently in a wet, non climate-controlled environment, with hazardous chemicals and temperatures
• Regular, consistent availability to work THREE (8) hour shifts, weekend availability *IF NEEDED
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed according to production needs
• Drive the Forklift safely with pallets of kegs
• Current, valid driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
• Intimate knowledge of craft beer, beer styles, flavors and aromas, as well as the desire to learn more and become familiar with Societe Brewing Company’s production process, and beer portfolio 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as identification, receipts and instructional materials is required, as is the ability to effectively communicate with customers or employees of the organization. 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations is required. Problem-solving within the parameters of one’s scope of responsibilities for this position is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use their hands to handle materials, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently be required to talk or hear, and will occasionally be required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or push or pull up 50L kegs (weighing 140 pounds each), though adequate tools and assistance will be provided, when possible, to ease this process. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust optical focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to Hazardous chemicals, and water temperatures of 200 degrees. Employee will be required to go into the cold box—which is kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit—for periods of up to 30 minutes at a time. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work ranges from moderate to very loud. 

CHARACTER AND REFERENCES: You must be able to work well with others, and be respectful of your fellow employees at all times.