What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brewer position at elk horn brewery?
Brewer - Elk Horn Brewery, Eugene, OR
We are looking for a part time/fulltime brewer, hours are flexible - early mornings or midshifts
Primary Responsibilities:
- Brew and package beer according to brew schedule
- Monitor quality and temperature of fermenting beers on a daily basis
- Manage, monitor and maintain inventory specifically of finished beer, grain, hops, and other raw materials inventory
- Carbonate beer using carb stones and blasting of kegs
- Following recipes and recipe development
- Maintain all required paperwork and records including, but not limited to, brew logs, inventory sheets, packaging records, and recipe sheets
- Dry-hopping in fermenters
- Keep production facilities clean and functional at all times, including cleaning tanks, brewhouse, kegs, and other equipment
- Fermenter and keg CIP
- Fermentation monitoring and accurate record keeping
- Inventory management
- Record gravities, temperatures, and pH daily and keep impeccable barrel records
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 55 lbs) and occasionally lift or move heavier items (up to 165 lbs)
- Lifting kegs up from the brewery basement
- Capability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, and work in tight spaces for extended periods
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Comfort with operating brewing equipment and relevant software
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years experience working as a Brewer
- Positive attitude and solid work ethic
- Ability to adapt to new production processes to improve beer quality
- Can work individually and as part of a team
- High School Diploma/GED with some college or formal brewing education preferred
- Excel knowledge, OLCC tax and TTB tax knowledge
- Ability to stand for hours at a time in a loud, hot, wet environment
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of position, Head Brewer will be exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme heat, potential for physical injury, exposure to high noise levels, hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals and moving machinery.
Compensation:
Competitive hourly wage, shifts meals & beers, tips
Contact:
Please email resume to stephen@elkhornbrewery.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.91 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eugene, OR 97401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Brewing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23