Brewer (Wort Production/Cellar) - Bearded Iris Brewing - Nashville, TN

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Bearded Iris Brewing in Nashville, TN is looking for a highly-motivated, hard-working, positive person to join our fast-growing team. This position is for individuals with heightened attention to detail and a focus on achieving excellence in quality. It’s essential that our team members can think critically, problem solve, execute tasks precisely in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively. A desire to research, learn, and constantly improve your knowledge base and skill set is also a must. Bearded Iris is a team of fun, motivated people that are passionate about their work and constantly learning. We have a casual work environment with lots of autonomy and a team chemistry that's characterized by respect for one another.


Responsibilities

• Staging raw materials, ensuring all inventory necessary is available for production
• Receiving and storing raw materials at the dock and into bulk silo containers.
• Executing weekly wort production according to BIBCO SOPs and production plan on a 30bbl 3-vessel Brewhouse
• Recording detailed data on brewhouse and cellar operations in real time
• Fermentation Management - Gravities, Dry Hopping, Carbonating, etc.
• Executing scheduled CIPs (Brewhouse, FVs, BTs) according to BIBCO SOPs
• Ingredient Additions - ensure dry hops, fruit, and other ingredients are added to beers in a timely manner in accordance with BIBCO SOPs and production plan
• Tank Transfers - transfer beer and centrifuge
• Yeast Pitching / Management
• Packaging Assistance - package beers, both kegging and canning
• Production Assistance - stage raw materials, and ensure all inventory necessary are available for production
• Warehouse Assistance - receive and store raw materials at the dock, load trucks and assist with warehouse organization
• Inventory Management - assist with management of raw materials, chemicals and packaging components
• Participate in scheduled in-house maintenance and cleaning according to BIBCO SOPs and preventative maintenance plans
• Prioritize safety of yourself and others at all times and strive to constantly improve the safety of your work environment
• Research and bring forward the best ideas about process and quality improvement

Skills Needed


1+ years of wort production and cellar experience

Full Availability throughout the week with a flexible schedule (schedules rotate and are predictable)

Ability to think critically and multitask

Ability to safely handle concentrated cleaning chemicals on a regular basis

Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Suite

A love for Hazy Dank (obviously required)


Physical Requirements


Ability to crouch, sit, stand, pull, push, bend, and/or twist while working in confined, wet, hot, and/or cold environments

Ability to lift 55+ lbs regularly

Ability to stand for an entire shift

Ability to climb and work on a ladder


Skills we will train you on (Bonus if you already have them)

Ability to operate a Centrifuge

Proficiency in Ekos brewing software

Ability to operate a forklift


Evaluated on:


Attention to detail

Process Improvement

Team mindset

Focus on Excellence

Cost Control



This is a full time position. Compensation level varies based on experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Long-term disability, and Vision insurance (with 80%+ employer contribution), 401k with employer matching, and PTO. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@beardedirisbrewing.com