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- At CMC, our cellarperson is responsible for duties concerning the mixing of customer recipes, from energy drinks to Spirits based cocktails. Beverage quality can be affected greatly by processes in the cellar, so ensuring quality and integrity is the cellarperson's main focus.
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and conditioning tanks are two of the primary responsibilities, as well as product transfers from tank to tank, with a focus on using a slow, deliberate manner that emphasizes aseptic quality. The cellarperson is also responsible for monitoring recipe details (temperature, gravity, pH, etc), cooling and conditioning schedules of products, and carbonating to proper levels. In addition, the cellarperson cleans and sanitizes product lines, hoses, other equipment, and maintains cleanliness in the general working environment of the cellar.
- Other duties of the cellarperson include cleaning the floors, outsides of tanks, miscellaneous parts, floor drains, filtration items, lab area, cellar racks, containers, and cooler. The cellarperson also provides support to the operations director and is expected to communicate regularly and effectively with other staff to ensure all cellaring responsibilities are fulfilled safely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately. No job is too big or too small for our cellarperson to complete. The cellarperson should expect to work full days, up to 12 hours in a shift if necessary depending on the production schedule (we currently work 4 days a week, 10 hour shifts). Overtime may be worked as needed if management allows. The cellarperson is an hourly, at-will employee supervised by the Director of Operations.
Responsibilities/duties:
Proper personal protective equipment is required to be worn during shifts - Daily mixing and QC of all recipes
- Monitoring all stages of the production process from Ph, Briz, TA, and Carbonation level to ensure product is ready for packaging
- Complete daily cleaning and sanitation logs, daily checklists
- Act as second set of eyes for any cellar processes carried out by other employees
- Assist in ensuring all raw materials and inventory items are in stock, properly labeled and stored, as well as properly accounted for in company records. Record and report low levels of inventory to supervisor when necessary for reordering.
- Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures
Abilities:
Remain calm, flexible, and able to work through setbacks and challenging situations - Coordinate simultaneous activities in a fast-paced work environment
- Think critically and work unsupervised
- Writing and math skills necessary to accurately complete unit conversions, flow/volume calculations, beer volumes/losses, and alcohol content
- Communicate clearly with others
- Problem solving
Environmental:
While performing the duties, the cellarperson will work in various temperatures, from mid 30s in the cooler to upper 80s by the mix tank or in the back warehouse. There will also be potential for physical injury if attention is not maintained, exposure to hot fluids, pressurized vessels and lines, strong odors, chemicals, electrical components, and moving/heavy machinery. The noise level varies from low to moderate most of the time, and occasionally rises to loud due to pump operation and vessel purging. As previously stated, personal protective equipment is essential.
Physical and mental requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to several hours in one area at times), bending, performing repetitive motions of arms/hands/wrists, and performing various tasks with reasonable dexterity, strength, and mobility - Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 55 pounds and be able to occasionally move barrels of concentrate.
Equipment, machinery and software used during shifts:
Data entry/process flow software such as Word, Excel, WhatsApp, Google Docs and Drive - Various mixing equipment such as pumps, VFDs, scales, forklift, heated/jacketed brewing tanks, pressurized vessels, valves, CO2 and air compressor systems, liquid and gaseous nitrogen tanks
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities that are required for this job. Due to the nature of brewing, some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.