Full-Time Brewer & Cellar Operator

UNION Craft Brewing was created around the idea that great beer has the power to unite diverse communities and invigorate neighborhoods and cities. Beer Unites! is not just a tagline, it’s the underlying philosophy of everything we believe in as a business. Good beer brings good people together for good times—and good works.

Reports Directly to Head Brewer/Production Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Raw materials receiving, storage, and handling
• Operating brewhouse equipment for safe and efficient wort production
• Yeast management, harvesting and pitching

• Monitoring and attending to fermentations 
• Tank transfers via centrifuge
• Performing cleaning and sanitizing-in-place on all necessary equipment
• Sanitary additions to fermenters
• Thorough completion of brewery records
• Sensory panel participation
• Basic utilities operation (boiler, glycol chiller, water, compressed air, electrical)
• Equipment maintenance and condition-monitoring
• Assisting as needed with special projects (e.g. barrels and mixed fermentation, hand-bottling etc.)
• Assist with packaging as needed

• Displaying a high level of awareness at all times regarding:
  • Quality
  • Sanitation and cleanliness
  • Safety
• Communicating directly with Head Brewer/Production Operations Manager or other appropriate person:
  • Confirming all daily tasks have been completed
  • Relaying any quality, safety or maintenance issues to be addressed
• Have a general understanding or willingness to learn the basic principles of:
  • Food-production safety and sanitation, including chemical safety
  • Fluid flow, process gasses, sanitary procedures, preventative maintenance
• Attendance at festivals, beer tastings, and other promotional or special events, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in production brewing or similar field
• Ability to safely handle heavy items (hop boxes, malt bags, kegs) alone or with help as needed
• Ability to safely utilize scissor lift and forklift as needed (training provided, if necessary)
• Ability/willingness to work in a wet environment
• Ability to stand, walk and work for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team setting
• Ability to work unsupervised as needed

Compensation :

• Subject to experience
• We also offer employees other benefits that include: Health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) + employer match & paid time off
• UNION Craft Brewing is an Employee Owned Business. Opportunity available for a vested stock ownership program.

**UNION Craft Brewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment. UCB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding; race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for workplace harassment.

Please submit a cover letter telling us why you want to join the UNION Craft Brewing Team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. Send to HR@unioncraftbrewing.com