Brewhouse & Cellar Technician

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-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

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.

• Responsible for centrifuge operation,carbonation,dry hopping, adjunct additions, fermentation monitoring, and environmental cleaning
• Mix and blend raw materials, water, and other necessary ingredients per recipe
• Clean and sanitizethefermentationvessels, processing equipment, and associated environment
• 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
• Clean the brewing vessels, processing equipment, and associated environment
• Includes Hop Cooler  and Malt Handling Room
• Weigh and stage raw materials for Brewhouse and Cellar consumption in a timely and organized manner
• Includes raw material preparation for pilot facilities

• Be committed to cleanliness and cleaning throughout all production areas of the brewery
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards and practices
• 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 year’s experience in professional brewing is 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
• An aptitude to learn and adhere to safety standards
• Flexibility and availability to regularly rotate schedule between morning, evening, and overnight shifts, weekend and holiday availability is required
• The 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 scissor liftin a safe and efficient manner

• The ability to work long hours on your feet
• The ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
• The ability to lift 55lbs 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 ability to climb a 55 ft caged ladder
• The ability to vacuum, sweep, mop, and dust
• The ability to have regular and repetitive motion of hands and arms

Note:

The physical demands described here are representative…