Cellar and Packaging Operator

Overview

This position is responsible for cellar and packaging operations along with general support to the brewery team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and run canning and bottling lines. Troubleshooting, & maintenance experience is preferred.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain all pumps, keg station, packaging line, walk-in cooler, and any other components as needed.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Transfer and cellar beer, check gravities, dispose of yeast, and other activities.
• Clean, Sanitize, and purge tanks according to set standards. Clean tank exteriors regularly.
• Clean and organize all pumps, keg station, packaging line, walk-in cooler, and any other components as needed
• Cleaning and filling kegs and preparing packaging materials.
• Fermenter and plate heat exchanger cleaning and sanitation.
• Assist brewers with brewhouse operations when needed.
• Performs basic and preventative maintenance on BOH and brewery equipment as assigned.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly according to safety and security standards.
• Ensure the workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from the aisles.
• Maintain all BOH in a tidy state and clear away material and debris.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Cellar, Canning, and bottling line experience preferred.
• Must be able to maneuver and operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Possess some mechanical aptitude on how basic tools and machinery work, and the basic principles of physics that govern them.
• Must demonstrate regular attention to detail and prioritize productive problem-solving abilities. 
• Must possess a strong work ethic and full commitment to quality production of beer.
• Willingness to help in other areas of the business as needed.
• Comprehensive knowledge of beer and a good sense of smell and skill distinguishing flavors and colors in beer.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Responsible, reliable, and honest.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general math understanding.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continually lift, drag, carry and manipulate hoses, parts, pumps, buckets and reservoirs.
• This position may come into direct contact with hazardous materials such as chemicals, noise, and equipment. Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, CO2 as well as loud noises as part of the brewing process.
• Regularly lift heavy items and unload equipment onto or off of vehicles.
• Regular activity such as the requirement to: stand, sit, bend, twist, kneel, squat, walk, and climb during the course of the shift. 
• Must be able to lift up to 160 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Ability to work under a variety of conditions, including cold temperatures for extended periods of time.