PM Senior Brewer/Cellar Operator

Job Details:

This is a PM shift position, with a regular schedule of 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, Monday - Thursday

With several years of industry experience, Senior Brewers are recognized for their advanced expertise and contributions to the team. As de facto leaders on the floor, Senior Brewers provide guidance to Operators and provide feedback to the Head Brewer and Leads to help refine practices, streamline processes, and maximize efficiency. Finally, Senior Brewers contribute to building and maintaining a healthy work culture by promoting safe manufacturing practices, open communication between teammates and Leads, learning opportunities for Operators, and serving as a model of positive productivity for their colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Operation and basic maintenance of raw materials handling, Brewhouse operations, Cellar management and Filtration procedures

• Ability to make critical decisions based on various production and quality parameters

• Share in all production duties and responsibilities

• Assess the status of operations and troubleshoot process issues

• Analysis of various production and quality parameters

• Ongoing brewery sanitation

• Training of new operators

• Continued mentorship and support for Junior Operators beyond training period

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years multi-batch shift brewing and centrifuge experience with additional consideration given to candidates with advanced brewing/food science/lab science education & experience.

• Strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency a plus

• Strong organizational skills

• Mechanical aptitude a plus

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make recommendations for bettering ZG products and processes

• High School diploma or GED (4 year college degree a plus)'

• Strong time management skills, skilled multitasker and an attention to detail

• This position requires 2nd shift availability, including occasional weekend and overtime work as needed

• Strong organizational, communication, computer and record keeping skills

• A basic understanding of laboratory techniques (cell counting, DO meter, etc)

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn

• Ability to operate with minimal supervision

• Willingness to fill in other job duties as necessary

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

This job is conducted in a manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes and at times, work areas may be wet, requiring personal protection to be worn. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; to reach with hands and arms; to stand, walk, sit, stoop or crouch; to talk and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and work in tight spaces at times. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Production staff often stand in one place for most of their shift and do repetitive motions. At times the production environment has noise levels that are usually moderate to loud and warehouse temperature fluctuates according to the weather.  

Other Information:

Schedule: 40 hours a week, M-Thursday, second shift, 2PM- 12AM with weekend and overtime work availability if necessary

Compensation ranges from $24-26 per hour, plus shift differential, based on experience and upon successful completion of the training period.

To apply, email resume & cover letter to careers@zerogravitybeer.com