Brewer / Assistant Brewer

Company Overview

Third Space Brewing is an award-winning production craft brewery located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have a passion for creating high-quality craft beer and a fun and welcoming “third space” for our customers (you have your home, you have your work, but everyone needs a third space). We have a tap room and beer garden on site in our 11,000 square foot brewing facility in the historic Menomonee River Valley. Third Space Brewing Beer is sold in package and draft throughout Wisconsin.

We strive to create a company culture and a brand that is fun, approachable, and team-oriented. We value impeccable customer service, hard work, integrity, and a devotion to creating and selling high-quality beer.

Position Overview

Looking for a hardworking, committed and passionate person to join our awesome production team. Join a locally owned craft brewery in a role that can help introduce you to the industry and further a career. Our small team rotates through many disciplines of production, gaining exposure to all facets of beer production.

Position Summary
Assist in the day to day operations required to produce and package Third Space Brand beers and beverages. Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment to produce products.

Qualifications

• 21 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Passion for craft beer
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and cleanly
• Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work on feet for full 8 hour shift
• Regularly climb stairs and ladders with up to 55 lbs.
• Move up to 3,000 lbs. with the aid of lifting equipment
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Basic computer/data entry skills
• Ability to read and write clearly
• Able to work safely in environment containing potential hazards
• Experience in a production/labor environment
• Professional brewing experience is required to be considered for this role

Essential Job Functions

• Perform quality checks and maintain accurate associated records
• Packaging of beer / product into kegs meeting quality standards
• Tank and Equipment Cleaning and Sanitizing per SOPs
• Operating of semi-automated QTS 3 Vessel Brewhouse per SOP
• Operation of semi-automated QTS 2 Vessel Pilot brewhouse per SOP
• Produce wort according to production plan
• Follows product recipes, quality parameters and guidelines
• Operation of semi-automated GEA Centrifuge Separator per SOP
• Operate pallet jack and / or Nissan Electric Forklift with training
• Assist in maintenance of production equipment including but not limited to pumps, valves, hoses, heat exchangers, automation sensors
• Develops & Maintains in-depth knowledge of equipment and process flows
• Assembling / disassembling of sanitary piping and hoses per SOPs
• Operation of semi-automated Keg Washer / Cleaning of kegs

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Laboratory work as part of quality checks
• Operating semi-automated CODI CCL45 canning line per SOP as needed
• Participate in product tasting samples as a part of Quality Assurance / Sensory Evaluation
• Organizing/filing production paperwork
• Documenting production activities utilizing production computer
• Cleaning equipment, floors, etc.
• Obtain / maintain inventory data
• Receive or assist in receiving and unloading raw materials and equipment
• Load or assist in loading of packaged product
• Assist in general grounds maintenance
• Working remote beer-service related events as required
• Assisting with large taproom events such as Anniversary Parties

Job Conditions

Production environment may be loud, hot, cold, wet, with potential for slick work surfaces and requires PPE. Working environment will include working alongside peers in close proximity to potential hazards from heat, chemicals, pressure rotating and mobile machinery.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage DOE
• Opportunity for approved Over-Time
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time & Paid Holidays
• Generous Beer Allocation
• 401K w/ optional with company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work for a production brewery?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• What size brewing equipment do you have prior experience with? [bbls or hL]
• Are you available to work a single 8 hour shift that could be between the hours of 5 AM (earliest start time) and 7:30 PM (latest end time)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Brewing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food production: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Milwaukee, WI 53233 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18