Brewer & Cellar Technician - Odell Brewing

Brewer & Cellar Technician - Odell Brewing Company

Location:

Fort Collins, CO

Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer‑centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand‑crafted and innovative brews. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co‑workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs.

In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co‑owners in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program. Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership where we contribute, educate, and innovate while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better.

The Brewing and Cellar Technician will provide day‑to‑day responsibility in the effective and safe process of brewing and cellar operations. All Production Team members at OBC should regularly demonstrate dynamic flexibility and a desire to deliver assistance in all areas of the plant to get the job done. This position includes a rotating shift, including night (with pay differential), and weekend work.

• Be committed to cleanliness and cleaning throughout all production areas
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards and practices

• Responsible for centrifuge operation, dry hopping, adjunct additions, fermentation monitoring, and environmental cleaning
• Mix and blend raw materials, water, and other necessary ingredients per recipe
• Clean and sterilize brewing vessels, processing equipment, fermentation vessels, floors, drains, etc.
• Provide support of yeast monitoring, harvesting, and pitching functions
• Operation of flash pasteurizer and barrel work

• Ensure the quality of wort production by coordinating the day‑to‑day, on‑shift brewing processes, both independently and within a team environment
• Organize and maintain Hops Cooler and Malt Handling Room to high cleanliness standards
• Weigh and stage raw materials for Brewhouse and Cellar consumption in a timely and organized manner
• Includes raw material preparation for pilot facilities

• Adheres to code of conduct
• Follow existing policies, practices, and procedures according to established SOPs
• Work with the team to identify issues to improve processes
• Address problems as they arise
• Troubleshoot and report any mechanical issues
• Provide general process equipment maintenance as necessary
• Supports new ideas and helps to implement them
• Identifies and reports quality or efficiency concerns
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the team
• Committed to continuing education to enhance competency and ability to innovate, improve, and increase efficiency of the Brewing and Cellar Teams
• Attend and participate in company and team meetings
• Assist with inventory control processes both physically and digitally (SAP)
• Create and cultivate an inclusive environment for co‑workers, customers, and community members

• At least 21 years of age
• 2–5 years experience in professional brewing preferred
• Knowledge of automated and semi‑automated brewing processes
• Demonstrated experience and passion to adhere to cleanliness and quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical and reasoning skills
• Ability to learn and adhere to safety standards
• Flexibility and availability to regularly rotate schedule between morning, evening, overnight shifts, weekend and holiday availability required
• Ability to maintain proper hygiene associated with working in a food production environment
• Demonstrate multitasking, prioritization and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment
• Operate a forklift, powered walk‑behind, and pallet jack safely and efficiently

• The ability to work long hours on your feet
• The ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
• The ability to lift 55 lbs to shoulder height
• The ability to maneuver 165 lbs safely
• The ability to crouch, bend, lift and reach
• The ability to remain focused and level‑headed under demanding situations
• The…