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Kings County Brewers Collective (www.kcbcbeer.com) is looking to hire an experienced, organized, and generally awesome person to serve as our Assistant Brewer / Cellar Person. This is a unique opportunity to join a new brewery in Brooklyn (just over 1 year old) and contribute directly to its early growth and success.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
KCBC is a 15-bbl craft brewery and taproom located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The company is owned and operated by a trio of brewers who have joined forces to create a wide variety of well-balanced, high-quality beers—including crushable lagers, hoppy IPAs, traditional Old World ales, exotic sours and more.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist brewers with day-to-day brewing and cellar activities--including but not limited to:
- Vessel CIP and sanitation
- Yeast harvesting
- Handling raw materials
- Production of wort
- Dry hopping and other secondary ingredient additions
- Transferring and carbonating beer
- Barrel work
- Graining out
- Additional tasks related to brewing and cellaring beer
- Lots of cleaning!
- Monitor fermentation (gravity, pH, cell counts, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and legible records
- Assist with bottling, canning, packaging, and keg cleaning
- Ensure that the production area is kept clean and organized
- Maintain an orderly and safe work environment overall
- Other miscellaneous duties, as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years experience in a similar role in a packaging brewery is required. A formal brewing education is desirable but will not replace the professional experience requirement
- Strong knowledge of the brewing process
- Ability to strictly follow recipes and standard operating procedures
- Must be able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment, properly handle hazardous materials, and operate complex machinery.
- Must possess high quality standards and be able to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision
- Must be HIGHLY focused on cleanliness and proper sanitation
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The job may also require occasional travel to and participation in trade shows and beer related events
- Must be meticulously organized and punctual, with outstanding time management skills
- This is a labor-intensive, highly-physical position. Must be able to bend over, twist, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, stand for the duration of a shift, shovel hot grain, lift 55+ pounds repeatedly, safely handle hot and cold liquids, safely handle cleaning/sanitizing chemicals, and safely handle oak barrels.
- Must have basic computer skills and aptitude, specifically working with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps. Experience with Ekos Brewery Management software is a plus.
- Must pass pre-employment background check
- Must be 21 years of age or older and have proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Must be awesomely passionate about craft beer!
SALARY & EXTRAS:
- This is a full time position, including occasional evening, weekend, and holiday duties
- Base salary: commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, after 60 days of employment
- 2 weeks paid time off and 1 week sick leave, per year
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
KCBC is a 15-bbl craft brewery and taproom located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The company is owned and operated by a trio of brewers who have joined forces to create a wide variety of well-balanced, high-quality beers—including crushable lagers, hoppy IPAs, traditional Old World ales, exotic sours and more.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist brewers with day-to-day brewing and cellar activities--including but not limited to:
- Vessel CIP and sanitation
- Yeast harvesting
- Handling raw materials
- Production of wort
- Dry hopping and other secondary ingredient additions
- Transferring and carbonating beer
- Barrel work
- Graining out
- Additional tasks related to brewing and cellaring beer
- Lots of cleaning!
- Monitor fermentation (gravity, pH, cell counts, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and legible records
- Assist with bottling, canning, packaging, and keg cleaning
- Ensure that the production area is kept clean and organized
- Maintain an orderly and safe work environment overall
- Other miscellaneous duties, as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years experience in a similar role in a packaging brewery is required. A formal brewing education is desirable but will not replace the professional experience requirement
- Strong knowledge of the brewing process
- Ability to strictly follow recipes and standard operating procedures
- Must be able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment, properly handle hazardous materials, and operate complex machinery.
- Must possess high quality standards and be able to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision
- Must be HIGHLY focused on cleanliness and proper sanitation
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The job may also require occasional travel to and participation in trade shows and beer related events
- Must be meticulously organized and punctual, with outstanding time management skills
- This is a labor-intensive, highly-physical position. Must be able to bend over, twist, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, stand for the duration of a shift, shovel hot grain, lift 55+ pounds repeatedly, safely handle hot and cold liquids, safely handle cleaning/sanitizing chemicals, and safely handle oak barrels.
- Must have basic computer skills and aptitude, specifically working with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps. Experience with Ekos Brewery Management software is a plus.
- Must pass pre-employment background check
- Must be 21 years of age or older and have proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Must be awesomely passionate about craft beer!
SALARY & EXTRAS:
- This is a full time position, including occasional evening, weekend, and holiday duties
- Base salary: commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, after 60 days of employment
- 2 weeks paid time off and 1 week sick leave, per year