Brewer

Description

The brewer will work in the production department and have responsibility for all facets of the brewing process from wort production to packaging. The brewer will participate in a variety of other duties, including facilities maintenance, cleaning, equipment maintenance, laboratory work, sensory, and research and development. We are a renowned industry icon and craft innovator, dedicated to brewing great beer and promoting diversity and inclusion within the craft beer community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Malt handling and wort production
• Dry hopping
• Packaging operations – keg filling and additional support
• Responsible for documentation and brewing activities
• Maintain safe and cleaning working environment and comply with all standard operating procedures
• Yeast management – including harvesting, pitching and record keeping
• CIP of fermenters, brite tanks, separation equipment and all general brewery cleaning
• Assist with maintenance
• Foster a safety-first culture by using proper PPE and best practices
• Must efficiently multitask during an 8-hour shift
• Assist in the lab running standard yeast and beer analyses (cell count, alcolyzer and basic plating)

MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Semi-automated packaging equipment (canning line)
• Keg cleaning and filling equipment
• Touchscreen machine controls
• Pumps
• Hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets & other brewery equipment
• Milling equipment
• Centrifuge
• Filtration equipment
• Forklift trucks
• Variety of hand and power tools
• Cleaning agents and other sanitizing and hazardous chemicals
• Compressed air and other gasses including CO2
• Limited computer and ERP (enterprise resource management) use

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee works on wet floors with wet equipment
• Employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water and steam
• Noise levels on packaging days can be quite loud
• Employee regularly works with hazardous materials
• Employee works near moving mechanical parts

Qualifications

IMPORTANT SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Positive outlook and attitude
• Punctual and self-motivated with good time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain log sheets and other written information thoroughly and accurately
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Ability to mange multiple processes at a time
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff throughout the brewery
• An understanding of LOTO and other core safety issues
• Ability to safely operate a forklift or willingness to be trained and certified to operate a forklift safely
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Have some mechanical aptitude in order to execute minor maintenance repairs on standard brewing equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work on your feet, standing and/or walking 8-10 hours a day
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to frequently life and/or move up to 55 LBS
• Ability to occasionally lift and maneuver a keg

Brooklyn Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.  

All qualified candidates including those from marginalized or minority groups are encouraged to apply.