Full-Time Brewer - Stonington, CT

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About Beer'd
We are an independent craft brewery based out of the American Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT, now open at a 2nd facility in Groton, CT. Officially considered a Microbrewery, our combined 1,085 gallon/35 BBL brew houses proudly produce a wide variety of brews each year – from our tried and true favorites to our experimental small batch brews. We make the most of our smaller production size by focusing on innovation and creativity – regularly putting our heads together to come up with something fresh, exciting and unexpected for our customers.
We believe in making great beer for everyone, not just the hop heads and beer nerds (though, we can’t deny that many of us are totally both of those things). We want to make craft beer accessible to everyone – to meet you where you’re at with a beer that pleases your palate, whether you’ve been drinking craft beer for years or it’s your first sip.
It’s not about getting famous on the ’gram. We’re not living the craft beer life because it’s popular – we’re in it for the long haul because it’s what we LOVE. We are passionate about bringing you bold, creative flavors and inviting beer lovers everywhere to feel at home in our ’hood.
About Our Brewer Role
The Brewer is responsible for performing a variety of fundamental and support tasks befitting a production brewery, including all cellar, packaging, canning, bottling, and general housekeeping operations, with assistance in brewhouse and maintenance duties as needed.
Primary Function
The Brewer is responsible for performing a variety of fundamental and support tasks befitting a production brewery, including all cellar, packaging, canning, bottling, and general housekeeping operations, with assistance in brewhouse and maintenance duties as needed.
Responsibilities
Daily OperationsSupports TheBeer’d Brewing Co.’s Core Values and FocusAdheres to and advances the “Safety Always” culture of The Beer'd Brewing Company.Assists in and performs beer production operations, including cellar and laboratory processes, filtration, vessel CIP, and other beer production tasks.Assists in and performs packaging operations, including keg, canning, and bottle filling, labeling, palletizing, wrapping, and warehousing.Assists in and performs essential warehousing functions, including accepting and fulfilling shipments, and inventorying materials.Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment as assigned.Supports fellow brewery staff in their respective responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Brewer.Maintain detailed records and quality control reporting.Maintain inventories of raw and finished goods.
OtherRepresent Beer’d at industry technical events, conferences, and marketing eventsAssist in public tours, education, tastings, and interactions with brewery guests.Must become Cicerone Level 1 Beer Server Certified within six months of hire. If this is not achieved, a plan of action will be put in place.Additional duties may be assigned as necessary
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental and Physical RequirementsThe ability to work unsupervised while maintaining established safety and quality standards.A desire to learn and demonstrate best practices and assist in developing a quality-oriented standard of protocol in a new brewery setting.An understanding of Lock Out / Tag Out, Confined Space Entry, and other important core safety protocols.The capacity to manage multiple processes simultaneously and adapt to the irregularities of a shifting production schedule.Fastidious workmanship and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.Exemplary productivity and self-directedness.Stands, walks, crouches, and lifts regularly throughout duration of shift, including continual dragging, carrying, and manipulation of hoses, pumps, parts, buckets, carts, tools, and reservoirs.Must be able to perform continues bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavy weight material up to 165lbs.Must be able to work standing for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.Must be able to interpret specifications, convert tables and make calculations.Strong able to multi-task.Ability to frequently communicate and smell.Ability to move, touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Education, Experience and SkillsBachelor’s degree requiredPrior experience on a minimum 15-barrel brewhouse in a full production breweryExperience working in a multi facility organization desiredA minimum 5 years practical, professional brewing, packaging, maintenance, and quality control experience2+ Years management and leadership experience requiredExperience creating, experimenting, and brewing multiple styles of beerPrior knowledge of barrel-aging and brewing sours is a plusIn depth knowledge of yeast strains, hop varieties, grain varieties, grain roasts, etc.Ability to communicate effectivelyAbility to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environmentWriting and math skills are necessary to accurately complete a dilution calculation, volume, flow, density, weight, length, pressure and other unit conversions, calculate beer volumes/losses and alcohol contentStrong work ethic and self-starterExcellent interpersonal skills and team collaborationHigh level of attention to detail and strong communication skillsSolid working knowledge with brewery ERP systems (Ekos, Keg Id, Orchestrated Beer, etc)
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, however employees are expected to be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00am- 5:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Must be open and able to travel by all methods. This position requires occasional travel to breweries and other taproom locations. Occasional travel outside the local area and overnight stays may be required.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The employee may work with hazardous materials and utilities.The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment.The employee may at times work around high voltage, flame, hot water, steam, broken glass, and CO2 sources.The employee frequently works in a sanitary environment.To Apply, email your resume to [email protected]