Brewer

Job Title: Brewing Operator

Status: Full-Time

Location: Rochester, NY

Department: Brewing Operations

Reports to: Brewing Manager

Job Type: Union

Shift: Must be able to work day, evening, or overnight shift; may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Position Objective

The Brewing Operator supports the Brewing Department of the Genesee Brewery in Rochester, NY. This position is responsible for assembling, monitoring, inspecting & cleaning equipment to prepare product for packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, hoses, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
• Monitor pressure gauges, and meters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
• Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
• Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
• Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
• Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
• Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
• Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
• Properly exhaust any excess co2 so as not to fill the surrounding cellar with gas
• Wash tanks following SOP for each cellar.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs,) properly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and follow all safety and company policies at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Actively exhibit a commitment to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience in brewing is preferred.
• Ability to use computers and computer-controlled equipment.
• Ability to multitask, follow instruction and procedures, troubleshoot, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere as well as independently.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking and stair climbing is required.
• Ability to operate hand tools and machinery as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs., push, pull, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and bend.
• Exposure indoors in a factory including wet, cool, hot and humid environments.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Ability to work in cellars in cool, damp spaces, confined spaces.

Perks

• Generous Benefits with options to fit your life
• Blue4U Discounts
• Retirement Options with employer contributions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Gainsharing Bonuses
• Union Support
• Genesee Brew House discounts
• Culture of pride and community involvement
• And of course, beer!

The starting pay rate is $21.01/hour. This rate will increase to $22.85/hour after 6 months, and to $29.10 after 12 months, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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