Biere de Mac Brew Works is the only brewery in the Straits of Mackinac, and is home to the number one tourist destination in the Midwest during the summer months. *We have rapidly outgrown our 2.5BBL brew system and are in the planning stages of expanding a seconding location with a production facility, 20BBL system and canning line.
The position of Brewer is a regular full-time, hourly position that represents a multi-skilled brewing position responsible for assisting in the production of craft beer. The qualified employee must possess a minimum of the following listed skills, knowledge and experience. The functions of a Brewer will be performed under little or no supervision in a timely manner and with acceptable quality. The incumbent will report directly to the Head Brewer.
Essential Job Functions:
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-functional, cross-departmental TEAM environment. Communicates all pertinent batch related information at shift changeover.
• Ability to accurately follow SOP’s and understanding of specific beer process terminologies.
• Understanding of Brewing, Cellaring, and Filtration processes along with an understanding of CIP, sanitation and sterilization techniques.
• Produces quality wort according to SOP’s including, but not limited to, target gravity, IBU, color and volume.
• Perform daily job duties including, but not limited to: CIP, malt milling, operating brew house, wort transfers, yeast pitching, fermentation monitoring, filtration, general cleaning, beer tasting.
• Operate both manual and computer automated equipment while maintaining quality standards. Operate forklifts and other operating equipment as trained and directed.
• Monitoring of individual batches and fermentation of individual tanks of beer, records batch performance and raw material quality & performance.
• Comfortable working with chemicals of varying composition and maintaining adherence to safety standards at all times during routine cleaning of brewing equipment.
• Must be able to work hands on at assisting and or leading each unit of operation as necessary.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws and accepted business ethics.
• Must be able and willing to work a variable shift schedule that is dependent upon the operational needs of the brewery which may require 12 hour days, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times. Practice safe work methods and comply with wearing and using the proper PPE 100% of the time on the floor.
• Ability to frequently reach, twist, stoop, crouch, stand and walk for 8-10 hour shifts. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
2 year degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Biology or similar science-based degree program. (Or) graduation from an accredited School of Brewing and completion of a high school diploma. Similar job or work history with minimum 1-2 years’ experience. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of all areas of brewing science and of general production metrics of success.
Must be self-motivated, have excellent written skills, verbal communication and be a minimum of 21 years of age. Candidate must be able to work under stressful situations unique to the manufacturing/production environment of a fast-paced brewery.
Candidates must be proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as either an Assistant Brewer or as a Brewer in a similar sized or larger brewery with 3-5 years’ experience.
The position of Brewer is a regular full-time, hourly position that represents a multi-skilled brewing position responsible for assisting in the production of craft beer. The qualified employee must possess a minimum of the following listed skills, knowledge and experience. The functions of a Brewer will be performed under little or no supervision in a timely manner and with acceptable quality. The incumbent will report directly to the Head Brewer.
Essential Job Functions:
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-functional, cross-departmental TEAM environment. Communicates all pertinent batch related information at shift changeover.
• Ability to accurately follow SOP’s and understanding of specific beer process terminologies.
• Understanding of Brewing, Cellaring, and Filtration processes along with an understanding of CIP, sanitation and sterilization techniques.
• Produces quality wort according to SOP’s including, but not limited to, target gravity, IBU, color and volume.
• Perform daily job duties including, but not limited to: CIP, malt milling, operating brew house, wort transfers, yeast pitching, fermentation monitoring, filtration, general cleaning, beer tasting.
• Operate both manual and computer automated equipment while maintaining quality standards. Operate forklifts and other operating equipment as trained and directed.
• Monitoring of individual batches and fermentation of individual tanks of beer, records batch performance and raw material quality & performance.
• Comfortable working with chemicals of varying composition and maintaining adherence to safety standards at all times during routine cleaning of brewing equipment.
• Must be able to work hands on at assisting and or leading each unit of operation as necessary.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws and accepted business ethics.
• Must be able and willing to work a variable shift schedule that is dependent upon the operational needs of the brewery which may require 12 hour days, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times. Practice safe work methods and comply with wearing and using the proper PPE 100% of the time on the floor.
• Ability to frequently reach, twist, stoop, crouch, stand and walk for 8-10 hour shifts. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
2 year degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Biology or similar science-based degree program. (Or) graduation from an accredited School of Brewing and completion of a high school diploma. Similar job or work history with minimum 1-2 years’ experience. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of all areas of brewing science and of general production metrics of success.
Must be self-motivated, have excellent written skills, verbal communication and be a minimum of 21 years of age. Candidate must be able to work under stressful situations unique to the manufacturing/production environment of a fast-paced brewery.
Candidates must be proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as either an Assistant Brewer or as a Brewer in a similar sized or larger brewery with 3-5 years’ experience.
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