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Job Title: Brewer
Work Location: Newport, OR
Department: Production
Supervisor: Associate Brewmaster
Position Status: Hourly / FT
Job Description:
The Brewer is responsible for the brewing process from preparation of the raw materials through the fermentation process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operation of brewhouse with maximum attention to detail and accuracy
o Milling, Mashing, Lautering, Boiling, Whirlpooling, Knocking out, Graining out
- Documentation of brewing activities
- CIP and sanitization of brew vessels
o Mash Tun, Kettle, Heat Exchanger
- Tank Management
o Gravity, dumps, dry-hopping, transferring, carbonation
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Yeast management including harvesting, pitching, and record keeping
- Use of proper PPE
- Ability to follow Rogue SOPs
- Adhere to established recipes and processes
- Communicate changes in recipes or process to management
- Communicate maintenance needs to keep production on schedule and ensure team member safety
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
o Preferably in Fermentation Science, Engineering, general science or related field
o Brewing education a plus
- 3+ years brewing experience
Required Skills:
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions
• Safe chemical handling knowledge
• Adaptable and solution-driven
• Writing and math skills necessary to accurately complete dilution calculations, volume, flow, weight, length, pressure, and other unit conversions
• Mechanical aptitude - knowledge of machinery and systems
• Forklift certified
• Ability to work independently, and with others
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and be able to move kegs which weigh close to 165 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work environment conditions vary often with fluctuating temperatures, noise, and moisture level.
Work takes place around potentially hazardous machinery, and chemicals.
Personal Protective Equipment and standard operating procedures are enforced to ensure employee safety.
Travel:
Travel is not required for this position
Other Duties:
Additional duties may be required. Rogue reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.
Compensation and Benefits:
Position is hourly. Rogue offers competitive wages that will be determined by experience and other factors. Position is eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision Care, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and other company perks outlined in the Rogue Employee Handbook.
Reasonable Accommodations:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactory with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals are not entitled to the accommodation of their choosing, and unreasonable accommodations, or accommodations that constitute an undue burden, will be denied.
To apply, please send resume / cover letter to: brewingjobs@rogue.com
Work Location: Newport, OR
Department: Production
Supervisor: Associate Brewmaster
Position Status: Hourly / FT
Job Description:
The Brewer is responsible for the brewing process from preparation of the raw materials through the fermentation process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operation of brewhouse with maximum attention to detail and accuracy
o Milling, Mashing, Lautering, Boiling, Whirlpooling, Knocking out, Graining out
- Documentation of brewing activities
- CIP and sanitization of brew vessels
o Mash Tun, Kettle, Heat Exchanger
- Tank Management
o Gravity, dumps, dry-hopping, transferring, carbonation
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Yeast management including harvesting, pitching, and record keeping
- Use of proper PPE
- Ability to follow Rogue SOPs
- Adhere to established recipes and processes
- Communicate changes in recipes or process to management
- Communicate maintenance needs to keep production on schedule and ensure team member safety
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
o Preferably in Fermentation Science, Engineering, general science or related field
o Brewing education a plus
- 3+ years brewing experience
Required Skills:
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions
• Safe chemical handling knowledge
• Adaptable and solution-driven
• Writing and math skills necessary to accurately complete dilution calculations, volume, flow, weight, length, pressure, and other unit conversions
• Mechanical aptitude - knowledge of machinery and systems
• Forklift certified
• Ability to work independently, and with others
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and be able to move kegs which weigh close to 165 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work environment conditions vary often with fluctuating temperatures, noise, and moisture level.
Work takes place around potentially hazardous machinery, and chemicals.
Personal Protective Equipment and standard operating procedures are enforced to ensure employee safety.
Travel:
Travel is not required for this position
Other Duties:
Additional duties may be required. Rogue reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.
Compensation and Benefits:
Position is hourly. Rogue offers competitive wages that will be determined by experience and other factors. Position is eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision Care, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and other company perks outlined in the Rogue Employee Handbook.
Reasonable Accommodations:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactory with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals are not entitled to the accommodation of their choosing, and unreasonable accommodations, or accommodations that constitute an undue burden, will be denied.
To apply, please send resume / cover letter to: brewingjobs@rogue.com