Jobs at Historic Brewing Co

Brewer at Historic Brewing Company, Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Goal of this position

• Responsible for production, cellaring, packaging, warehousing, as well as assistance in forecasting, production planning and purchasing
• Responsible for packaging of beer into cans and keg packages, operating packaging machinery and the cleaning and sanitation of packaging areas and machinery
• This position directly reports to the Head Brewer of Historic Brewing Company

Brewer Responsibilities

• Performs all brewery operations including wort production, yeast management, data recording, cellaring and filtering, pilot recipe development, packaging, general and brewery maintenance, and QA/QC
• Assists in the optimization performance of the brewery, controls inventories, improves quality and ensures on-time production of goods
• Aids in translating overall company business strategy into operational goals and objectives for the brewery
• Assists a team in producing a high volume of quality beer in a safe and efficient manner
• Learns, Improves and executes packaging operations according to standard operating procedures
• Helps develop, build and implement SOP's along with the Head Brewer's oversight and approval
• Operates machinery following all safety guidelines in an efficient manner
• Observes machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to brewery standards
• Keeps the packaging areas and workspaces clean and organized
• Performs basic maintenance on machinery to ensure it is functioning safely, properly, and efficiently
• Communicates all mechanical issues to the Head Brewer
• Helps keep beer in the walk-in cooler organized, using pallet jack and forklift
• Communicates the department’s material needs by taking frequent inventories to ensure the production schedule is executable
• Creates crowler and canning inventories in our Drive sheet of all beers, kegs, cans, supplies, chemical
• Attends departmental meetings, special events and brewery staff meetings as requested by Head Brewer
• Maintains packaging tools and materials by storing them safely, neatly and in an organized fashion
• Creates a plan for organizing and keeping things in order
• Ensures the finished product is safely and neatly stored in the cooler and logged in accurately each day
• Completes all paperwork associated with each duty with 100% accuracy
• Assists co-workers and cross trains in other departments to ensure brewery goals are accomplished

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Ensures Historic Brew Co continues to brew the highest quality beers possible
• Ensures a safe working environment for employees by maintaining facilities and equipment in optimal working conditions
• In conjunction with QC, identifies tactics for improving the quality and consistency of our beer.
• Experience and Education
• Educational background in brewing or life science, and analytical background.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in brewery production
• Solid working knowledge of the beer and brewing industry
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards and governmental regulatory requirements
• Adaptability to changing market environment
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely high level of attention to detail
• Positive attitude with an ongoing sense of urgency
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven ability to work well with others
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends
• Advanced mathematical and reasoning skills
• Strong overall understanding of safety procedures, regulations and requirements
• The use of a phone, Mac/PC, and printer are required

Our Expectations

We as a company strive to treat everyone with respect. As a team, working together means having fun while getting our jobs done with a good attitude and positive outlook. It’s important that we stay flexible with the business needs and get things done in a timely and efficient manner. Communicating in a clear and effective way with our managers, supervisors and co-workers is key for the overall flow and success of the business.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing setting and requires mobility inside and outside of the brewery. Movement is spent in manufacturing areas while performing various tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to walk/stand and sustain physical activity for extended periods of time (8+ hours). Requires at times high and low levels of movement with the ability to reach with arms, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and squat. Requires the lifting, shifting, moving of items up to 150 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to work near moving parts and machinery.

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to see color; either with or without accommodation. The ability to work in loud, wet, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor environments frequently.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time position that requires flexibility and adaptability with schedule and tasks, often-working workdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts normally include as early as 6am and as late as 5pm.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.