Brewer/Cidermaker

Commerce Brewing Brewer/Cidermaker

Job Summary:

The Brewer/Cidermaker reports to the Lead Brewer and is responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day operations of the brewery. This position plays active roles in brewing, cellaring, packaging, and cleaning.

Candidates must share commitment to quality, safety, business ethics, and continuous innovation that is core to the values of Commerce Brewing.

This job requires a high-energy individual comfortable with multitasking, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Must have a focus on workplace safety at all times.

Hours: Variable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates wort production on our 3 vessel/30BBL brewhouse
• Performs CIP of brewhouse, fermentation, and bright tanks
• Prepares brewhouse, mills in grains, and weighs out hops for brewing
• Transfers beer to and from fermentation tanks, bright tanks, and kegs
• Performs miscellaneous cellar operations including yeast handling and pitching, dry hopping, CIP, and general cleaning and sanitation
• Assists with packaging beer as needed
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and on time
• Has knowledge of yeast cell counts and pitching protocols
• Maintains yeast disposal/harvest and grain area cleanup schedules
• Has knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
• Keeps and maintains production and packaging records
• Cleans brewery, cellar, and packaging areas on a regular schedule
• Assists with maintenance and overall cleanliness of entire brewery
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• High-quality work standards with and without direct supervision
• Abide by proper and safe operations of every task and follow all safety rules
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. to shoulder height repeatedly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 170 lbs. with assistance, and perform repetitive motions without issue
• Encourage and maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Desire to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility
• Learn to operate forklift if not forklift certified
• Adapt to changes in brewing, packaging, and production schedules and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Ensure preventative maintenance procedures occur accurately and routinely
• Basic troubleshooting skills for a brewing/manufacturing environment
• Report, repair, adjust, and replace defective machine parts as needed
• Proficiency with Google Docs, (past experience with Ekos is a BIG plus)
• 2-4 years experience in a brewing environment is preferred

Team:

At Commerce Brewing we take pride and focus much of our passion on the brands we produce for our many partners. Our business is dynamic as our facility is equipped not only for malt beverage and cider production, but also for distilling operations.

Commerce Brewing is invested in the ability to allow our team members to grow and gain experience across multiple facets of the brewing and beverage industry as a benefit for their part in it.

As a team our successes and failures are achieved together. Collaboration, communication, and honesty are crucial to the culture we are building.

Compensation and Benefits:

Position is hourly with the potential for overtime. Commerce offers competitive wages commensurate with experience, consistent reviews, and opportunity for advancement.

Full time positions are eligible for company matched health coverage, PTO, and other company perks detailed in the employee handbook.

Qualified and interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter to commercebrewing@gmail.com.

About Commerce Brewing:

Commerce Brewing was conceived as an option for small beverage producers to grow their brands without the need for intensive capital investment. Realizing that the need for a facility that could service smaller to medium sized brewers and beverage operations without the hindrance of high minimum batch sizes, long contracts, and the rapidly increased points of distribution that can follow.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $22