Brewer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Brewing/Cellar Operator position is a fully trained brewer and cellar operator who can independently execute shift work across both the brewhouse and cellar at Half Acre Beer Company’s production facility. This role is responsible for all aspects of wort production on our 30 bbl Braukon brewhouse and all cellar operations including yeast and fermentation management, beer transfers, and tank cleaning and sanitization.

This individual will operate with a critical focus on safety, cleanliness, organization, consistency, and quality.

Shifts will consist of five consecutive 8 hour days and can be Monday – Friday, Tuesday – Saturday, or Sunday – Thursday. Shift timing will rotate on a schedule, with first shift starting at 5:00am and last shift ending as late as 11:00pm. Exact shift times may fluctuate slightly based on day-to-day demand. Personnel may be assigned to brewhouse or cellar duties on any given day based on production needs.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brewhouse Grain loading and milling

Mashing Lautering Graining  outBoiling

Hop additions

Wort cooling

Wort aeration

Hot side gravity and pH measurements

Calculations and recipe adjustment

Brewhouse equipment CIPFacilitate dry grain silo fills

Facilitate spent grain silo emptying

Cellar

Fermentation vessel CIP, passivation, and sanitization

BBT CIP, passivation, sanitization, and purging

Yeast handling, including operation of yeast brink and Aber Perfect Pitch Dry hopping, including operation of scissor lift and Handtmann Hop to the Top Diacetyl testing, including sample prep with bench-top centrifuge

Sidestreaming of hops and yeast, including offloading sidestream tanks

Beer transfer, including operation of GEA HB1 centrifuge

Beer carbonation, including operation of Anton Paar CBOX and ZahmDO measurement with CBOXOperation of infusion tank for adding specialty ingredients

Spirit barrel work, including prepping, filling, and emptying barrels

Shared

Commitment to company safety program

Gravity, pH, and temperature readings on tanks

Boiler and hot water management

Tracking of all production stages with Crafted ERPGeneral equipment autonomous maintenance and regular cleaning of work areas

Sensory evaluation of beer at various stages of production

Communicating well with other brewing, cellaring, and packaging staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Constant commitment to safety and quality

Ability to work early morning or late evening shifts, as well as weekend work Proficiency in wort production and fermentation management

Strong understanding of proper sanitary technique

Tuned-in to the critical factors that dictate beer quality

Mechanically-minded with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

Detail oriented and thorough in all tasks

Strong critical thinking with the ability to assess and solve problems independently

Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time across brewhouse and cellar duties

Reliable, punctual, and efficient

Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team

Hold oneself accountable for maintaining a clean and organized work environment

Conscientious, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own Passion and pride for creating beer consistent with the culture of Half Acre Working understanding of total process flow from grain to package, including how upstream decisions affect downstream quality

Ability to recognize deviation from standard operating procedures and accepted practice

Willingness to share knowledge and skills with less experienced team members

Effectively gives and receives feedback; participates in continuous improvement efforts

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of one year of experience with brewing and cellaring in a fast-paced brewery environment

Demonstrated competency in brewing theory and brewhouse/cellar operations

Experience working with brewhouse automation a plus Experience working with Crafted ERP a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift 55 lbs. overhead

Must be able to maneuver equipment in tight spaces

Must be able to maneuver 165 lb kegs on the floor

Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours at a time

Must be able to work in tight spaces where twisting, reaching, and climbing is required
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