Tweet
Rohrbach Brewing Company is looking for a passionate and creative shift Brewer.
This full-time position is available immediately.
Reports to: Head Brewer and Director of Brewery Innovation
Please note: Our brewery operates on 2 shifts Mon-Fri. The planned schedule for this position is 2nd shift: 12pm-8:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Core Responsibilities
• Wort production on a 20 barrel brewhouse
• Brewhouse cleaning, CIP, and routine maintenance
• Yeast handling and harvesting, with some accompanying lab work
• Upholding and maintaining rigorous sanitation standards in brewhouse and cellar
• Keep accurate production and activity records in company systems.
• Assisting with other brewery operations as needed including packaging, shipping/receiving, QA/QC, and R&D.
• Routine maintenance and utility work on equipment and facilities.
• As with all of our brewers, we will seek a candidate who can fulfill these job responsibilities, but looks to take on additional responsibilities with the company over time.
• Occasional (compensated) off-site events.
Qualifications
• Preferred 1-2 years professional experience in a brewery, with strong preference given to candidates who have worked in breweries producing more than 7,000 bbl per year.
• Brewhouse/wort production experience, preferably on a system with a brew length of 10 bbl or more.
• Familiarity with a wide range of raw materials.
• Experience with basic cellar and packaging operations, including tank CIPs and transfers.
• Mechanical aptitude; skilled with basic brewery equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstration of strict adherence to SOPs.
• A passion for craft beer, with a dedication to our core values and beliefs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a forklift (safety training will be provided)
Additional Requirements Include:
• Moderate physical demands requiring frequent manual lifting/moving of materials weighing 5-55 pounds and occasional moving materials weighing 55-160 lbs.
• Work requires frequent standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching and occasional kneeling, and squatting.
• The brewery is a manufacturing environment where exposure to moisture, heat, electrical current, refrigerated areas, noise and moving machinery are frequent during the day.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance for full time staff
• Retirement plan & contribution matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Opportunities for beer education and training
• Employee benefits such as food discounts, beer, merchandise discounts, exclusive employee events, well-deserved “shift beers”, and positive company culture.
ABOUT ROHRBACHS
Rohrbachs has been a leader in the Rochester, NY craft beer scene since it became the first craft brewery in the city in 1991. Rohrbachs is committed to not only providing a safe, enjoyable, inclusive work environment, but positively impacting the community around us as well. We have two locations: a 20-barrel production brewery on Railroad Street (downtown Rochester Public Market) and a 7-barrel brewpub restaurant 15 minutes west of Rochester. Rohrbachs continues to adapt and grow in an exciting industry.
This full-time position is available immediately.
Reports to: Head Brewer and Director of Brewery Innovation
Please note: Our brewery operates on 2 shifts Mon-Fri. The planned schedule for this position is 2nd shift: 12pm-8:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Core Responsibilities
• Wort production on a 20 barrel brewhouse
• Brewhouse cleaning, CIP, and routine maintenance
• Yeast handling and harvesting, with some accompanying lab work
• Upholding and maintaining rigorous sanitation standards in brewhouse and cellar
• Keep accurate production and activity records in company systems.
• Assisting with other brewery operations as needed including packaging, shipping/receiving, QA/QC, and R&D.
• Routine maintenance and utility work on equipment and facilities.
• As with all of our brewers, we will seek a candidate who can fulfill these job responsibilities, but looks to take on additional responsibilities with the company over time.
• Occasional (compensated) off-site events.
Qualifications
• Preferred 1-2 years professional experience in a brewery, with strong preference given to candidates who have worked in breweries producing more than 7,000 bbl per year.
• Brewhouse/wort production experience, preferably on a system with a brew length of 10 bbl or more.
• Familiarity with a wide range of raw materials.
• Experience with basic cellar and packaging operations, including tank CIPs and transfers.
• Mechanical aptitude; skilled with basic brewery equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstration of strict adherence to SOPs.
• A passion for craft beer, with a dedication to our core values and beliefs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a forklift (safety training will be provided)
Additional Requirements Include:
• Moderate physical demands requiring frequent manual lifting/moving of materials weighing 5-55 pounds and occasional moving materials weighing 55-160 lbs.
• Work requires frequent standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching and occasional kneeling, and squatting.
• The brewery is a manufacturing environment where exposure to moisture, heat, electrical current, refrigerated areas, noise and moving machinery are frequent during the day.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance for full time staff
• Retirement plan & contribution matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Opportunities for beer education and training
• Employee benefits such as food discounts, beer, merchandise discounts, exclusive employee events, well-deserved “shift beers”, and positive company culture.
ABOUT ROHRBACHS
Rohrbachs has been a leader in the Rochester, NY craft beer scene since it became the first craft brewery in the city in 1991. Rohrbachs is committed to not only providing a safe, enjoyable, inclusive work environment, but positively impacting the community around us as well. We have two locations: a 20-barrel production brewery on Railroad Street (downtown Rochester Public Market) and a 7-barrel brewpub restaurant 15 minutes west of Rochester. Rohrbachs continues to adapt and grow in an exciting industry.