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17 Sep 2020

Full-Time Brewer/Cellar Operator

Mass. Bay Brewing Co. – Posted by MBBC Windsor, Vermont, United States

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Mass. Bay Brewing Company (MBBC), parent company of Harpoon, UFO, Clown Shoes, Arctic Summer, City Roots, and Catamount is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Vermont Production team. The Brewer/Cellar Operator will be responsible for all areas of brewing and cellar day-to-day activities necessary to make high-quality beer.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cellar Operations

  • Start-up and shut-down of facility processes
  • CIP, CUP and sanitizing of fermenters and BB tanks, lines and yeast brinks
  • Performing gravity reads and dry hopping of fermenters; accurate documentation
  • Yeast cell counts and pitching
  • Racking kegs
  • Daily operation of filtration equipment and procedures
  • Cleaning and sanitizing filtration equipment and lines
  • Preparing cellar systems for daily start-up

Brewhouse Operations

  • Responsible for all aspects of wort production and related processes
  • Start-up and shut-down of facility processes
  • Milling and hop/antifoam/spice additions
  • Obtaining samples needed for the lab
  • Maintaining turbidity, CO2 and O2 levels within product specifications
  • Performing dilution and flavor checks
  • Maintaining brewhouse vessels in tour-worthy condition

Other Duties

  • Informing Head Brewer of any issues and resolutions; communicating issues and concerns as they arise to staff and management
  • Taking direction from Senior Brewer
  • Accurate daily record keeping and sampling of process and product
  • Monitoring quality parameters and working to resolve issues promptly
  • Communicating critical information to appropriate departments
  • Participating in taste panel work as directed
  • Attending and constructively participating in meetings
  • Contributing to a positive work environment through open and constructive dialog
  • Contributing and being receptive to continual innovation and improvement
  • Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment within department as well as entire facility
  • Keeping workspace organized and neat throughout shift
  • Following all company policies as detailed in the employee handbook (attendance, safety, IT protocols, etc.)
  • Maintaining personal appearance and conduct reflective of professionalism and pride in MBBC
  • Assisting other departments or performing other tasks as needed

 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in brewing/manufacturing
  • Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts – this is a must
  • Proper use of PPE
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Forklift certification a plus

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at shoulder height
  • Prolonged standing
  • Ability to work over, under and around potentially dangerous/moving machinery in small spaces
  • Ability to withstand various temperatures and weather conditions
  • Comfortability working at heights and using stairs repeatedly

 

OPPORTUNITIES & PERKS

Opportunity to be an integral part of a professional Production team working in a fast-paced and challenging setting. This is a full-time position with great benefits including health, dental, LTD, STD, ESOP, and paid vacation & holidays. This position also offers perks including great co-workers, a friendly environment (pet-friendly as well!), an all-expense paid culture trip, participation in our unique Wellness Program, and, of course, amazing beer benefits!

 

LOCATION: Windsor, VT

FLSA: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

JOB GRADE: Firkin

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Job Types: Full-Time.

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