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Cellarman/Assistant Brewer
Smog City Brewing Co is seeking a full-time cellarman/assistant brewer to join our team in Torrance, CA.
This position requires brewery experience- if you have not worked in a brewery you will not be considered for this position.
The ideal candidate will possess an extraordinary cleaning prowess, an insane attention to detail, a ridiculous work ethic, be a team player, and have OCD tendencies towards producing the highest quality beer.
We are a small and nimble team who gets a ton of work done with very few employees. If your idea of working in a brewery is pushing buttons and drinking beer, don’t apply.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Grunt work- yes, keg cleaning, filling, assisting on bottling operations
• CIP of fermentors/bright tanks as well as manual cleaning
• All aspects of beer transfers including filtration, fining, carbonation
• Receiving raw materials and maintaining accurate inventory
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment at all times.
• Maintain brew logs and governmental compliance paperwork.
• Participate in beer festivals and events.
• Busting your ass to get the job done.
• Assist in safety compliance and QA/QC.
• Learn and adhere to standard operating and safety procedures in wort production, vessel cleaning and sanitation, yeast handling, fermentation and maturation, sample collecting and filtration operations.
• Understand and adhere to recipes and formulas.
Minimum physical abilities required
• Must be in good physical condition and able to maneuver in confined spaces.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch for extended periods of time.
• Must be able & willing to work early morning, daytime, overnight and/or weekend shifts.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. overhead repeatedly and maneuver at least 165 lb containers.
Necessary Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use your time efficiently
• Comprehensive knowledge of the brewing process and a healthy respect knowing that everything you do affects it
• Excellent beer knowledge. a good sense of smell and taste with the ability to communicate what you are sensing.
• Subject line of response email must read: the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
• Be able to collaborate with the team and have a strong desire to help create amazing beer.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with respect to all personnel at all levels, in addition to customers.
Education/Experience
• A minimum of six months of professional experience at a commercial brewery.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or formal brewing education preferred in addition to brewery experience.
• If you do not have professional brewery experience please don’t apply.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to ilovebeer@smogcitybrewing.com
The cover letter should describe why you are interested in the position and why Smog City Brewing Company should hire you.
Please provide a resume that includes all relevant work history. It should also contain your education and formal/informal brewery training.
You must provide 3 references, one character reference and two professional references. At least one reference should be from your current/most recent place of work.
References WILL be checked.
Smog City Brewing Co is seeking a full-time cellarman/assistant brewer to join our team in Torrance, CA.
This position requires brewery experience- if you have not worked in a brewery you will not be considered for this position.
The ideal candidate will possess an extraordinary cleaning prowess, an insane attention to detail, a ridiculous work ethic, be a team player, and have OCD tendencies towards producing the highest quality beer.
We are a small and nimble team who gets a ton of work done with very few employees. If your idea of working in a brewery is pushing buttons and drinking beer, don’t apply.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Grunt work- yes, keg cleaning, filling, assisting on bottling operations
• CIP of fermentors/bright tanks as well as manual cleaning
• All aspects of beer transfers including filtration, fining, carbonation
• Receiving raw materials and maintaining accurate inventory
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment at all times.
• Maintain brew logs and governmental compliance paperwork.
• Participate in beer festivals and events.
• Busting your ass to get the job done.
• Assist in safety compliance and QA/QC.
• Learn and adhere to standard operating and safety procedures in wort production, vessel cleaning and sanitation, yeast handling, fermentation and maturation, sample collecting and filtration operations.
• Understand and adhere to recipes and formulas.
Minimum physical abilities required
• Must be in good physical condition and able to maneuver in confined spaces.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch for extended periods of time.
• Must be able & willing to work early morning, daytime, overnight and/or weekend shifts.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. overhead repeatedly and maneuver at least 165 lb containers.
Necessary Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use your time efficiently
• Comprehensive knowledge of the brewing process and a healthy respect knowing that everything you do affects it
• Excellent beer knowledge. a good sense of smell and taste with the ability to communicate what you are sensing.
• Subject line of response email must read: the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
• Be able to collaborate with the team and have a strong desire to help create amazing beer.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with respect to all personnel at all levels, in addition to customers.
Education/Experience
• A minimum of six months of professional experience at a commercial brewery.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or formal brewing education preferred in addition to brewery experience.
• If you do not have professional brewery experience please don’t apply.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to ilovebeer@smogcitybrewing.com
The cover letter should describe why you are interested in the position and why Smog City Brewing Company should hire you.
Please provide a resume that includes all relevant work history. It should also contain your education and formal/informal brewery training.
You must provide 3 references, one character reference and two professional references. At least one reference should be from your current/most recent place of work.
References WILL be checked.