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Brewer/Cellar Person
Brewer/Cellar Person
Reports To
Production
Manager
About Us
It takes
characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been
doing that since 1995. Our award-winning
craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where we work hard
and play harder. Our community-minded organization does all it can to give back
to the town we love.
About the Job
In this
position, you will have direct, hands-on responsibility for producing quality
Ska Brewing beer in a safe manner.
Wage
Range: $18-22.00/hour
Responsibilities
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Maintain a safe and compliant work environment,
assisting in safety accord and QA/QC;
- Proper
knowledge, wear, and usage of PPE. Informed in safe brewing practices;
- Ensure
work area is clean and well organized following cGMP and Housekeeping
principles;
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All aspects of brewhouse operation and wort
production including but not limited to:
- Milling, mashing, lautering, and wort
boiling;
- Safe and efficient transfer of
wort to fermentation vessels;
- Routine troubleshooting and
maintenance;
- Maintaining cleanliness and
sanitation of all equipment and work areas;
- Monitor and record process times,
temperatures, gravities, and pH levels;
- Collection of sterile samples for
lab analysis.
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Assist in inventory management;
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Follow all operational procedures set forth by
Ska Brewing Co.;
o
Partner with Packaging
and other departments to meet production goals;
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Yeast harvests, pitches, drops, and dry yeast
preparation;
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Proper carbonation manipulation and dissolved
oxygen monitoring;
o
Filter and carbonate beer, tracking beer
throughout separation/filtration/clarification process;
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Administering of filter and process aids;
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Work with the team to
ensure machinery is performing correctly, being maintained and kept in good
working order;
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Effectively communicate mechanical/process
performance/issues with Production Manager and production team;
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Basic beer movements - empty and fill tanks,
transfer beer;
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Ensures tank exteriors are cleaned regularly;
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Monitor and record results of fermentation and
cellaring of beer. Maintain accurate records;
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Ensure that process and product is free of
microbiological contamination;
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Ensure appropriate processes are followed and
samples are taken for QA/QC;
o Make sure
all daily tasks and checklists are completed properly;
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Record all fermentation and filtration
information into Encompass ERP.
Non-routine Tasks
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Assist lab in daily operations
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Assist in daily packaging operations
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Assist Warehouse in daily operations
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Helping with snow removal as needed
Our Ideal Candidate
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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A minimum of 1 year of professional experience
brewing on a commercial system (Experience or working knowledge of 25bbl or
larger brewhouse is preferred)
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Formal brewery training and/or certification
with strong mechanical ability is preferred
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Self-directed and work effectively
independently
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Organized, detail-oriented and attentive to
quality and standards
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Flexible, accommodating, confident,
team-oriented and self-reliant
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Must be able & willing to work morning,
midday, overnight and/or weekend shifts
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Must be able to endure long hours on feet
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Must work well in wet conditions and hot or
cold environments
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Must work safely in a fast-paced industrial
setting
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Must be in good physical condition and able to
maneuver in confined spaces
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Able to lift 55 lbs. and move at least 165
lbs., and work in extreme hot and cold environments
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Excellent time management, prioritization, and
task scheduling skills
Benefits
Ska Brewing offers a competitive compensation and benefits
package, rewarding work environment and growth for committed team members.
• Health,
Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of
premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
•
Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
•
401(k) with company match
•
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
•
Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
•
Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
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Paid Holidays
•
Dining Discount
•
Tuition Reimbursement Program
•
Paid Volunteer Time
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Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!
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Prior to your start date, we require successful
completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal
background check.