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PYRAMID AND PORTLAND BREWERIES:
For over 30 years, we have been making a family of craft beers including Pyramid and Portland Brewing brands in Seattle and Portland. Our brewery in Seattle is located at the Seattle Alehouse across the street from Safeco field. Our brewery in Portland is located in the NW Industrial area in Portland, Oregon next door to our MacTarnahan’s Taproom. We are part of the North American Brewery family of beers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Brewing Apprentice is responsible for assisting the Head Brewer in all or part of all brewing and production processes; including brewing and cellaring, shipping and receiving, production, quality, adherence to all safety and food safety standards, and record keeping. The Brewing Apprentice will report to the Head Brewer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists with brewing operations at the brewery, including: day-to-day process issues, recipe management, operating policies, procedures, release parameters, and safety policies.
• Enforce the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ensure that proper samples of raw materials, in-process and finished product are collected and analyzed appropriately to ensure a quality finished product in coordination with the Head Brewer.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilization of tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, and equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.
• Responsible for following comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures with full documentation for brewing and cellar operations including malt handling, wort production, fermentation, yeast handling, liquid transfer, fining, colloidal stabilization, filtration, carbonation, keg cleaning/filling, and coding.
• Maintain detailed records of raw materials, quality checks and production stage timings. Maintain accurate brewing records.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties and proper documentation of these functions.
• Data entry involving use of Excel as well as the ERP system.
• Report functionality and maintenance of brewing equipment, CIP equipment, water delivery equipment, and sewer related systems to the Head Brewer.
• In absence of Head Brewer, approve product for release based on quantitative and qualitative parameters falling within operating and exception limits. Work with Head Brewer to resolve product problems.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage operation in Head Brewer’s absence
• Support the Head Brewer to interact with the public as needed at brewer’s dinners, sampling events, and brewery tours.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Capability to understand brewing and manufacturing practices of a small batch “pub” system and equipment, processes, materials flow and organizational requirements.
SKILLS
• Technical aptitude, especially related to brewing equipment including equipment maintenance – performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Understanding of intermediate level science, especially biology and chemistry.
• Strong computer proficiency, especially spreadsheet design and use.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment such as fax machines, photocopiers, computers, telephone and voicemail system
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Troubleshooting skills.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Forklift certification to be provided by company.
ATTRIBUTES
• Able to read and understand information to execute formulas.
• Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Able to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Flexible to changing priorities.
• Able to prioritize multiple demands.
• Able to work well under pressure and stress.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of recipes, processes, procedures and other internal information.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems related to product and/or equipment.
• Able to wear necessary personal protection equipment.
• Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Able to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITY
Low
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
• None
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• High school diploma preferred.
LIST THE EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH YOU MUST BE FAMILIAR, OR ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE OR USE
• 2-vessel brew house with water and CIP systems.
• 4-roller malt mill and malt transfer system.
• Pumps: centrifugal, diaphragm, peristaltic, rotary
• Dissolved gas analyzers: CO2, O2 and N2
• Flow meters
• Pinpoint carbonator
• Cartridge air filters
• Laboratory equipment: centrifuge, digital density meter, spectrophotometer, microscope
• Ferment vessels and other holding tanks
• Pressure/temperature gauges and instrumentation
• Gas regulators
• Process and utility piping network
• Forklift
• Scissors lift
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Able to lift heavy materials (minimum 55 lb. boxes should high up to 50 times daily).
• Able to climb ladders. Ladder climbing over 20 feet. Able to perform job while standing on a ladder.
• Occasional work on tanks over 23 feet high.
• Able to work in wet, tight or cramped spaces.
• Able to work in an environment with high noise levels.
• Able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Able to frequently duck under conveyors/equipment.
• Able to occasionally climb stairs.
• Able to work in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
• Able to frequently grasp with one or both hands.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (respirators, ear plugs, boots, etc.)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Handling of hazardous materials.
• Exposure to hot fluids.
• Exposure to live steam.
• Exposure to pressurized vessels and transfer lines.
• Exposure to particulate atmospheres (respirator required).
• Exposure to extremely variable temperature levels.
• Wet, slippery floors.
• Wet clothing.
• Exposure to carbon dioxide.
• Performing job with and around moving machinery.
Check out www.pyramidbrew.com to see what we're up to locally. To apply, head over to www.nabreweries.com.
North American Breweries is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Vet
For over 30 years, we have been making a family of craft beers including Pyramid and Portland Brewing brands in Seattle and Portland. Our brewery in Seattle is located at the Seattle Alehouse across the street from Safeco field. Our brewery in Portland is located in the NW Industrial area in Portland, Oregon next door to our MacTarnahan’s Taproom. We are part of the North American Brewery family of beers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Brewing Apprentice is responsible for assisting the Head Brewer in all or part of all brewing and production processes; including brewing and cellaring, shipping and receiving, production, quality, adherence to all safety and food safety standards, and record keeping. The Brewing Apprentice will report to the Head Brewer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists with brewing operations at the brewery, including: day-to-day process issues, recipe management, operating policies, procedures, release parameters, and safety policies.
• Enforce the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ensure that proper samples of raw materials, in-process and finished product are collected and analyzed appropriately to ensure a quality finished product in coordination with the Head Brewer.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilization of tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, and equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.
• Responsible for following comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures with full documentation for brewing and cellar operations including malt handling, wort production, fermentation, yeast handling, liquid transfer, fining, colloidal stabilization, filtration, carbonation, keg cleaning/filling, and coding.
• Maintain detailed records of raw materials, quality checks and production stage timings. Maintain accurate brewing records.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties and proper documentation of these functions.
• Data entry involving use of Excel as well as the ERP system.
• Report functionality and maintenance of brewing equipment, CIP equipment, water delivery equipment, and sewer related systems to the Head Brewer.
• In absence of Head Brewer, approve product for release based on quantitative and qualitative parameters falling within operating and exception limits. Work with Head Brewer to resolve product problems.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage operation in Head Brewer’s absence
• Support the Head Brewer to interact with the public as needed at brewer’s dinners, sampling events, and brewery tours.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Capability to understand brewing and manufacturing practices of a small batch “pub” system and equipment, processes, materials flow and organizational requirements.
SKILLS
• Technical aptitude, especially related to brewing equipment including equipment maintenance – performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Understanding of intermediate level science, especially biology and chemistry.
• Strong computer proficiency, especially spreadsheet design and use.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment such as fax machines, photocopiers, computers, telephone and voicemail system
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Troubleshooting skills.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Forklift certification to be provided by company.
ATTRIBUTES
• Able to read and understand information to execute formulas.
• Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Able to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Flexible to changing priorities.
• Able to prioritize multiple demands.
• Able to work well under pressure and stress.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of recipes, processes, procedures and other internal information.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems related to product and/or equipment.
• Able to wear necessary personal protection equipment.
• Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Able to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITY
Low
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
• None
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• High school diploma preferred.
LIST THE EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH YOU MUST BE FAMILIAR, OR ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE OR USE
• 2-vessel brew house with water and CIP systems.
• 4-roller malt mill and malt transfer system.
• Pumps: centrifugal, diaphragm, peristaltic, rotary
• Dissolved gas analyzers: CO2, O2 and N2
• Flow meters
• Pinpoint carbonator
• Cartridge air filters
• Laboratory equipment: centrifuge, digital density meter, spectrophotometer, microscope
• Ferment vessels and other holding tanks
• Pressure/temperature gauges and instrumentation
• Gas regulators
• Process and utility piping network
• Forklift
• Scissors lift
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Able to lift heavy materials (minimum 55 lb. boxes should high up to 50 times daily).
• Able to climb ladders. Ladder climbing over 20 feet. Able to perform job while standing on a ladder.
• Occasional work on tanks over 23 feet high.
• Able to work in wet, tight or cramped spaces.
• Able to work in an environment with high noise levels.
• Able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Able to frequently duck under conveyors/equipment.
• Able to occasionally climb stairs.
• Able to work in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
• Able to frequently grasp with one or both hands.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (respirators, ear plugs, boots, etc.)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Handling of hazardous materials.
• Exposure to hot fluids.
• Exposure to live steam.
• Exposure to pressurized vessels and transfer lines.
• Exposure to particulate atmospheres (respirator required).
• Exposure to extremely variable temperature levels.
• Wet, slippery floors.
• Wet clothing.
• Exposure to carbon dioxide.
• Performing job with and around moving machinery.
Check out www.pyramidbrew.com to see what we're up to locally. To apply, head over to www.nabreweries.com.
North American Breweries is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Vet