Job Application - Ska Brewing Company

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Brewer

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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/hour

 

Responsibilities

o   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

o   Maintain a safe and compliant work environment

o   Assist in inventory management

o   Assist in safety compliance and QA/QC

o   Follow all operational procedures set forth by Ska Brewing Company, its subsidiaries and anyone else we deem worthy and authoritative

o   Knowledgeable in safe brewing practices

o   Provide leadership to safety efforts within the brewery

o    Proper wear and usage of PPE

o    Partner with Cellar, Packaging and other departments to meet production goals

o    Ensures work area is clean and well organized following GMP and Housekeeping principles

 

Non-routine Tasks

o    Assist cellar in daily operations

o    Assist lab in daily operations 

o    Assist Warehouse in daily operations

o    Helping with snow removal as needed

 

 

Our Ideal Candidate

o   Must be at least 21 years of age

o   A minimum of 2 years of professional experience brewing on a commercial system (Experience or working knowledge of 25bbl or larger brewhouse is preferred)

o   Formal brewery training and/or certification with strong mechanical ability is required

o   Self-directed and work effectively independently

o   Organized, detail-oriented and attentive to quality and standards

o   Flexible, accommodating, confident, team-oriented and self-reliant

o   Must be able & willing to work morning, midday, overnight and/or weekend shifts

o   Must be able to endure long hours on feet

o   Must work well in wet conditions and hot or cold environments

o   Must work safely in a fast-paced industrial setting

o   Must be in good physical condition and able to maneuver in confined spaces

o   Able to lift 55 lbs. and move at least 165 lbs., and work in extreme hot and cold environments

o   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

• Paid Holidays

• Dining Discount

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!

·         Prior to your start date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check.