Cidermaker

Cider MakerLocation: East Boston, MA (in the Boston Harbor Shipyard)Schedule: Monday-Friday; first (6am-2pm) or second shift (12pm-8pm).Pay Rate: $20-$27 per hour depending on prior brewery and cidery experience The Cider Maker plays a critical role on the rapidly growing team at Downeast Cider.This is an opportunity to work in a cidery making truly exceptional ciders. You will learn how we make our unique ciders, and you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day cider production operations including offloading juice, monitoring fermentation, blending and pasteurizing, transferring product using pumps, operating our centrifuge, and cleaning. You will learn and adhere to all cider making specific standard operating procedures, quality control processes, and sanitation practices. This is an excellent role for an entry level candidate eager to start their career in cider making and learn a lot very quickly, or an experienced cider maker who is ready to take on higher volumes, new flavors, and constant innovation.What you’ll do: Rehydrate and pitch yeast and nutrientsMonitor gravities, temperatures, and carbonationsPrepare new fermentsSchedule rackings, fermentations, and fining of ciderDeaerate and carbonate finished productTaste and blend cidersConduct sanitary transfer of liquid ingredientsPerform brite tank and fermentation vessel CIP’sMaintain and manage ingredient storageEnsure quality control throughout all aspects of the cider making processWho you are:Strong work ethicAbility to work at a fast pace on your feetFlexible schedule to work various shiftsAbility to lift 50lb bags and hoses regularlyAble to speak and read English fluentlyBonus points if you have…Previous cellar experience strongly preferredKnowledge of pasteurization/heat exchangeKnowledge of brewing/vitner chemistry procedures (TA and sulfite titration, cell counts)Experience working with an ERP systemProficiency in google sheetsDon’t check all the boxes? We know there’s no such thing as a perfect candidate, so if this is a role you feel passionate about we encourage you to apply with a one-page cover letter explaining why this post speaks to you. Drop the “to whom it may concern” and give it to us straight - why you?What we offer:16 PTO days your first yearPaid holidays Paid sick days Paid bereavement daysPaid parental leave401k with company matchHealth & dental insurance from day 1Company provided short term disabilityAnnual PPE stipendCider allowance (how big is your fridge?)All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, conducted after a conditional job offer has been made. Candidates will have the opportunity to review and respond to any findings.About Downeast CiderWe aspire to build an enduring company with a world-class brand, known as an extraordinary place to work. It’s been 12 years since our first batches of unfiltered cider were fermented in the dorms of Bates College, Maine, and while we’ve gained 231 new teammates and 1.6 million cases of tasty drinks - with a growing assortment beyond cider - we remain 100% founder-owned. We’re a scrappy team that enjoys the hard work of creating a company because we get to work on fun things with people we like.We like to hire the way we like our cider, unfiltered. With the understanding that we can learn and grow from each other’s differences, we are proud to hire regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or anything else that makes us who we are.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary : $20 - $27