Assistant Brewer in Minneapolis, MN

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Are you looking for your opportunity to get involved in brewing at the ground level at one of the best breweries in the Twin Cities? Surly Brewing is looking for a kick-ass Assistant Brewer to join our team. If you're ready to work with an amazing, knowledgeable group of brewers, check out the details below and apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:
The assistant brewer performs all day-to-day cellar operations under direction and supervision of the Lead Brewers, Head Brewer and VP of Brewing Operations. The assistant brewer is responsible for performing all tasks following standard operating procedures in a safe, cooperative, team-based fashion. The assistant brewer is able to work at both brewery locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure a safe work environment and a culture that embraces safe work habits, understanding of the risks, compliance with regulations, and following corrective action plans for any identified safety hazards and risks as directed by brewery management.
• Observe proper cleaning and sanitation standards at all times. Ensure that Production areas are always clean and organized.
• Perform all functions of the cellar per standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, raw ingredient handling, yeast management, dry-hopping, clarification, clean-in-place systems, quality assurance, record keeping, and general cleaning.
• Communicate any known mechanical, raw material, and/or beer quality issues to brewery management.
• Report, evaluate and interpret wort and beer quality daily, including analytical results, process consistency, and taste based on training and guidance from brewers and brewery management.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Motivated to fill in and help where needed without expressed instruction. Communicates clearly and thoroughly.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A working knowledge of OSHA requirements and a proven track record of focus on building a safety culture
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects
• Able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8-10 hours per day) performing job with and around moving machinery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of related experience or training in a production brewery environment
• A BA or BS degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift Certified

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position operates around a shift schedule that will require hours in the evening and weekend. Participation at relevant brewery and other company events is assumed.
• COVID - Surly requires all employees either show proof of vaccination, or they will be asked to wear a mask in any shared spaces