Brewery Helper :: jOBS

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OVERVIEW:

First State Brewing Company (FSBC) is an award-winning Brewery, Taproom + Kitchen located in Middletown, Delaware. FSBC operates a production microbrewery with a 20-BBL production brewhouse and a 3-BBL R&D brewhouse. FSBC currently distributes products throughout Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., E. Pennsylvania, Virginia and Oregon.

FSBC seeks a professional and passionate Brewery Helper. The ideal candidate should have a passion for craft beer and the brewing industry, an uncompromising commitment to quality and safety, strong work ethic, and a continuous improvement mindset.

The Brewery Helper role will support the Brewery team with many facets of brewery operations, including raw material handling, brewing, cellaring, packaging, equipment maintenance, cleaning, sanitization, and safety. This is a very hands-on position.

Brewery Helper reports to the Brewery Operations Manager. Brewery Helper is a part-time non-exempt position, generally working 20-30 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

• Support Brewery Team with:

  • overall Brewery operations

  • cleaning and sanitization SOPs for all Brewery equipment and work areas

  • raw materials handling, including receiving, storage, milling, etc.

  • packaging operations, including canning, kegging, CIP, etc.

• Maintain compliance with all Brewery SOPs and ensure work is completed in a consistent, safe, and efficient manner

• Ensure that the Brewery equipment and production areas are kept clean, organized, and in good working order to meet quality, sanitization, and safety standards; and are ‘tour ready’ at the end of each work day

General

• Support the Brewery Operations Manager as required; Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain a positive, professional and respectful demeanor at all times when interacting with or communicating with internal or external personnel

• Manage time and activities efficiently to maximize production

• Support and promote the Company’s culture, mission, core values and guiding principles

• Be an ambassador for the Company and its products

• Stay current with developing beer styles and industry trends; propose new recipes and innovation ideas

• Continue to improve knowledge of craft beer, brewing science, brewing technologies, and leadership, through internal and industry training, and self-study

• Strictly adhere to all applicable Company and department specific policies, standard operating procedures, checklists, etc.

• Strictly adhere to responsible alcohol practices and applicable laws and regulations

• Maintain Delaware Responsible Alcoholic Beverage Server Training Program certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• One (1) year of professional brewery (10+ BBL) experience is preferred

Physical

• Ability and willingness to:

  • lift sixty (60) pounds individually and one-hundred seventy (170) pounds with assistance

  • work in cold, hot, wet, humid and loud environments for extended periods

  • perform a variety of physical tasks including heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion, over the course of several hours

  • endure working long shifts and standing for 8-12 hours per day

  • operate heavy machinery, power tools and hand tools

  • work with hazardous chemicals

General

• Passion for the craft beer and brewing industry

• Ability to manage and prioritize work load with minimal oversight

• Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals/objectives

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and goals/objectives

• Positive attitude and professional demeanor in all situations; Ability to maintain composure if conflicts arise

• Strong work ethic

• Consistency and reliability

• Strive for constant and never-ending improvement

• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule and ability to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as needed

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, insurance coverage and reliable vehicle

• Valid work authorization documentation (Form I-9)

• At least 21 years of age

• Be a good human

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job; they are not intended to reflect all duties and may not be comprehensive or all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned or directed by management. Job descriptions, roles and responsibilities may be modified at any time if deemed appropriate by management.

CONTACT

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