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DC Brau Brewing Company in Washington, DC, is seeking a reliable and motivated Packaging Technician to join our Production Team in the Washington, DC Metro Area (DC, VA, & MD).
Since the launch of our brand in the spring of 2011, DC Brau Brewing Company has doubled production capacity each year. Our current expansion will permit us to ramp up our current production capacity to 15,000 bbls. and we will, in turn, require additional support for our Productions Team.
The Packaging Technician at DC Brau Brewing shall be responsible for support of daily, ongoing, and plentiful packaging activities. This professional is expected to work closely with DC Brau’s Production and Management Teams and reports directly to the Head Brewer. This position will work in daily coordination with the brewhouse, cellar, packaging, and administrative staff.
Our ideal Packaging Technician has a passion for craft beer and has some technical experience in a brewery packaging/canning line work environment. This professional must also possess a strong work ethic and must enjoy working as part of a unified team. This is an entry-level position and is an opportunity for someone to develop his or her skills within the craft brewing industry.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supporting the implementation of packaging operations activities including canning and kegging according to standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Cleaning and filling kegs according to SOP.
• Ensuring product losses are minimized and working with Lead Packaging to troubleshoot canning line and other packaging issues.
• CIP cleaning techniques (including proper heating and cooling techniques for fermenters caustic, acid, and sanitary CIP cycles)
• Safely drive and operate a forklift and scissor lift
• Coordinating with cellar, brewhouse, and administrative staff to ensure timely availability of product.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to meet physical challenges of working in a production brewery
• Knowledge of chemicals used in packaging operations/cleaning cycles and how to handle and use them safely
• Ability to accurately keep records in all necessary logs
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Self motivated with good time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time.
• Ability to coordinate with other staff and departments according to schedule.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members throughout the brewery.
• Must have a positive attitude
• High School Diploma
DC Brau is offering full-time (40+ hours/week) employment. After a 90-day probationary period full-time employees are offered benefits including health and dental insurance and paid time off. Total compensation depends on experience.
DC Brau is an equal employment opportunity employer and implement policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees.
Submit your cover letter and resume via email to Mari@dcbrau.com. Materials must be received no later than July 3rd, 2014.
Mari Rodela
Chief Community and Culture Officer
3178 – B Bladensburg Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20018
Since the launch of our brand in the spring of 2011, DC Brau Brewing Company has doubled production capacity each year. Our current expansion will permit us to ramp up our current production capacity to 15,000 bbls. and we will, in turn, require additional support for our Productions Team.
The Packaging Technician at DC Brau Brewing shall be responsible for support of daily, ongoing, and plentiful packaging activities. This professional is expected to work closely with DC Brau’s Production and Management Teams and reports directly to the Head Brewer. This position will work in daily coordination with the brewhouse, cellar, packaging, and administrative staff.
Our ideal Packaging Technician has a passion for craft beer and has some technical experience in a brewery packaging/canning line work environment. This professional must also possess a strong work ethic and must enjoy working as part of a unified team. This is an entry-level position and is an opportunity for someone to develop his or her skills within the craft brewing industry.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supporting the implementation of packaging operations activities including canning and kegging according to standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Cleaning and filling kegs according to SOP.
• Ensuring product losses are minimized and working with Lead Packaging to troubleshoot canning line and other packaging issues.
• CIP cleaning techniques (including proper heating and cooling techniques for fermenters caustic, acid, and sanitary CIP cycles)
• Safely drive and operate a forklift and scissor lift
• Coordinating with cellar, brewhouse, and administrative staff to ensure timely availability of product.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to meet physical challenges of working in a production brewery
• Knowledge of chemicals used in packaging operations/cleaning cycles and how to handle and use them safely
• Ability to accurately keep records in all necessary logs
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Self motivated with good time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time.
• Ability to coordinate with other staff and departments according to schedule.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members throughout the brewery.
• Must have a positive attitude
• High School Diploma
DC Brau is offering full-time (40+ hours/week) employment. After a 90-day probationary period full-time employees are offered benefits including health and dental insurance and paid time off. Total compensation depends on experience.
DC Brau is an equal employment opportunity employer and implement policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees.
Submit your cover letter and resume via email to Mari@dcbrau.com. Materials must be received no later than July 3rd, 2014.
Mari Rodela
Chief Community and Culture Officer
3178 – B Bladensburg Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20018
