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  • Assistant Brewer at Thunder Island Brewing - 40min to Portland / 20min to Hood River

    Thunder Island Brewing Co has an immediate opening for an Assistant Brewer to join our team in Cascade Locks, OR. We are an adventure-based 7-barrel brewery based forty-three miles east of Portland in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. We are a growing operation looking for an Assistant Brewer who has experience in cellar operations and wishes to continue developing the skills needed to conduct brewhouse operations under the direction of our Head Brewer.

    Our ideal candidate could start by August 2016. If requested, applicants must be able to meet in person in Cascade locks, Oregon within the next couple weeks.

    The Assistant Brewer reports directly to our Head Brewer and will be actively involved in all facets of day-to-day brewhouse operations. General job duties include but are not limited to the receiving and processing of raw materials, brewing, packaging finished beer, cellar work, kegging, cleaning, managing day-to-day business needs, inventory maintenance…. more cleaning, tours, tastings, events and other duties as business dictates. The Assistant Brewer Must be able to work a flexible schedule including a rotating schedule of early morning, late evening, and weekend work

    Candidates for this position must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card and an OLCC license. This position requires the ability to drive the company vehicle; individuals must have a valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record.

    Essential Skills:
    • A passion for craft beer and a desire to continuously learn.
    • World-class customer service skills and an ability to engage with customers with a personable and professional attitude.
    • Excellent computer and organizational skills; proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets or Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) or comparable software is a plus!
    • Strong math skills, efficient problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Mechanically inclined with an aptitude to operate basic tools.
    • Exceptional communication (verbal and written).
    • Previous experience in a production environment.


    Job Responsibilities:
    • Assist with wort production for our 7bbl brewhouse
    • Beer transferring, kegging, carbonating
    • Walk-in cooler maintenance
    • Inventory management
    • Fermentation management
    • Tank cleaning, general cleaning and sanitation
    • Prioritize and organize work assignments
    • Attendance at the monthly All Staff team meetings are required
    • Attend evening and weekend industry events and special events as business dictates


    Work Environment
    • Physical strength and agility necessary with the ability to lift 55 lbs repeatedly
    • Work in loud environment with basic safety accommodations
    • The ability to work on your feet for long periods of time


    You will be a great fit for this position if:
    • You are a team player with a strong work ethic
    • You have relevant background and have the necessary job requirements
    • You have an interest in craft beer
    • Enthusiasm for the Outdoors and all that the Columbia River Gorge has to offer


    Compensation and Benefits
    • Competitive wage (DOE)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Meal and beverage benefits


    How to Apply

    Fill out an application, and send with a resume and cover letter to Brian Perkey brian@thunderislandbrewing.com

    Thunder Island Brewing Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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