Join Our Award-Winning Team: Lead Cellarman at Lost Boy Cider

Location: 317 Hooffs Run Drive, Alexandria, VA
Salary: Up to $24/hr Healthcare Benefits Paid Vacation
Start Date: May 2024
Primary contact: Tristan Wright, Founder, Lost Boy Cider, tristan@lostboycider.com

About Us

Lost Boy Cider is a trailblazer in the cider industry, located near the heart of Washington, DC. In just five years, we have won the VA Governors Cup and earned international recognition for our world-class ciders. Our success stems from our dedication to using earth-grown ingredients, transparency in our processes, and refusal to take shortcuts. We're now seeking an individual to assist with our cidermaking processes who shares our passion for quality and innovation to join our tight-knit team.

What You'll Do

- Report and work directly with the Headcidermaker and the owner.
​- Assist in all facets of cider production, from juice receiving to the final product, including canning, bottling, and kegging.
- Maintain our high standards for cleanliness and organization, adhering to our strict SOPs and cleaning protocols.
- Operate and maintain equipment, with opportunities to learn about cutting-edge cider-making technologies and old-world techniques.
- Manage inventory, materials, and warehouse space efficiently.
- Contribute to a team environment that values learning, quality, and creativity.

Who You Are

- You have 1 years of experience in alcohol manufacturing and production, ideally in the wine industry. Wine, beer, or cider-making experience is highly regarded but not essential.
- Proficient with industrial equipment like forklifts, canning lines, and pressurized vessels.
- Comfortable with technology, including Google Drive and related applications, for managing tasks and solving problems with minimal oversight.
- Physically capable of lifting heavy items (50 lbs) and thriving in a role requiring an elevated level of attention to detail and manual labor.
- You're looking for an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to a company that's making waves in the cider world.

What We Offer

- A competitive pay rate with health insurance, holidays and paid vacation, and employee discounts.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within an innovative and supportive environment.
- A chance to be part of a company that values sustainability, quality, and community.

How to Apply

Ready to join our journey at Lost Boy Cider? Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role to tristan@lostboycider.com. Highlight your experiences, what excites you about working with us, and how you align with our values. Application deadline: May 15, 2024

At Lost Boy Cider, we're not just creating cider; we're creating a legacy. Be part of a company that's as committed to its team as it is to producing exceptional cider. We can't wait to hear from you.

Qualifications
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Our ideal candidate would be someone who shares our love of the outdoors, has a passion for creating unique ciders, and is willing to go the extra mile to continue growing an incredible company
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Preferably you already live in the DMV/Greater Washington area
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We would also consider a candidate who is willing to relocate if it is the right fit
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Must be 21 years of age or older
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Excellent attendance & timeliness
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Clean driving record
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Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and perform strenuous work all day
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Familiarity with OSHA, FDA, TTB compliance
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Mechanical aptitude
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Respect of top quality equipment & tools
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Familiarity with material handling equipment (pallet jack, forklift, hand truck)
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Can think and make sound and reasonable decisions
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Critical thinker and a problem solver
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Willingness to accomplish “What Is Required” on any given day
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Mental flexibility
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Organizational skills, tracking and paperwork
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Commitment to cleanliness & sanitation
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Fermentation Management and daily tracking
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Knowledge of cellar operations
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Willingness to be customer facing for specific events and sales opportunities
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Keg washing
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Yeast management
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Keg racking
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Minor laboratory and QA/QC skills
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Experience with cleaning chemicals & MSDS sheets
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Loves of the art & science of making cider
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Knowledge of sensory analysis
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Alexandria VA 22314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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Beverage manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
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English (Required)
Responsibilities
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Is reasonable and responsible
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Shows respect for self & others
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Fining practices
Benefits
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A salaried position may be offered to the right candidate after reaching maximum pay for Hourly Employment
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Pay: Commensurate of experience
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Employee discount
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Flexible schedule
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Paid time off, two weeks paid vacation per year
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Professional development assistance

Essential Job Duties

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Excellent attendance & timeliness.
• Is reasonable and responsible.
• Shows respect for self & others.
• Clean driving record. Insurable driver
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and perform strenuous work all day. Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling is often required.
• Commitment to the details of the job
• Familiarity with OSHA, FDA, TTB compliance
• Mechanical aptitude. Respect of top quality equipment & tools.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment (pallet jack, forklift, hand truck).
• Understanding of what “Clean” means. No exceptions.
• Can perform tasks with little or no supervision.
• Can think and make sound and reasonable decisions. Critical thinker and problem solver
• Willingness to accomplish “What Is Required” on any given day.
• Mental flexibility.
• Willingness to take direction.

Cider Making Specific Skills:

• Organizational skills, tracking and paperwork.
• Commitment to cleanliness & sanitation
• Fermentation Management and daily tracking
• Knowledge of cellar operations
• Willingness to be customer facing for occasional events and sales opportunities
• Keg washing
• Yeast management
• Keg racking
• Filter setup, operation, cleaning
• Fining practices
• Fermenter, bright-beer tank and serving tank cleaning/sanitation
• Materials handling (empty cases, cleaned kegs, empty bottles, palletized cider, etc.)
• Raw materials analysis
• Minor laboratory and QA/QC skills
• Experience with cleaning chemicals & MSDS sheets
• Understanding of material utilization.
• Loves of the art & science of making cider.
• Knowledge of sensory analysis

This will be a full time, year-round hourly position. A salaried position may be offered to the right candidate after reaching maximum pay for Hourly Employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commensurate of experience

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off - Two Weeks paid vacation per year
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift primarily weekdays Monday-Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alexandria VA 22314: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Beverage manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Lost Boy Cider strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• brewery, winery, cidery: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22314 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person