Brewing Operator

The BREWING OPERATOR is well-suited for you if you have experience with:

• Manufacturing, producing, or brewing beverages
• Handling various operations such as reaction, filtration, distillation, drying, milling
• Handling mixing, blending or batching processes for raw material or chemicals
• Setting-up equipment like vessels, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, etc., for proper processing
• Executing clean in place procedures and verified equipment and vessels.
• Monitoring & executing control room operations
• Background or education in biology, chemistry, engineering, food science or similar technical areas

Candidates must have the ability to:

• Ability to manage well under pressure while staying true to the company values.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on any task.
• Demonstrated team player; ego left at the door.
• Reliable and punctual - must adhere to attendance and absenteeism policy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can-do attitude acts like an owner taking full accountability for decisions.
• Ability to receive regular feedback and act upon it accordingly.
• Demonstrated drive for learning and teaching/sharing best practices with others.
• Ability to assist with supporting overtime as needed to cover varying production needs. May include 12-hour days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The operator will be cross trained in multiple areas and will be qualified to complete tasks in the brewing, blending, kitting, sanitation, quality, and maintenance areas. You will be responsible for following all Plant and Safety policies and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

As a BREWING OPERATOR, your responsibilities will include:

• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Completing daily and weekly tasks using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure quality and repeatable results.
• Ensuring continuous operation of process equipment through active process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Effectively communicating job knowledge and process changes with team members and management thru various forms of daily communication (shift handover meeting, daily production meetings, action logs, work orders, etc).
• Performing quality inspection of product using basic lab equipment and SOPs
• Completing and maintain written documentation certifying completion of inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation requirements, batch and blending production following SOP’s, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining sanitation and lubrication of machinery, equipment, storage bins, etc.
• Reporting safety and/or equipment issues to leadership.
• Performing other various job duties as required.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High School degree or equivalent required. Associates degree or higher preferred
• 21 years or older required
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Brewing/Filtration experience a plus
• Forklift experience is a plus (certification not required)
• Excellent use of PC skills such as MS office, excel, word, and Outlook email.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation package
• Sick time accrual
• 11 Paid holidays
• Off-shift premiums
• Competitive Retention Bonus
• 401k match
• Competitive wages
• Low deductible health plan w/ 75% of deductible covered by company
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• STD/LTD and life insurance