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Job Summary:
This position is responsible for operating, basic troubleshooting, and changeover of beverage packaging equipment. Experienced machine operators willing to learn our machinery will be considered. Previous food and beverage machine experience is desirable but not required.
Candidates must share commitment to quality, safety, business ethics, and continuous innovation that is core to the values of Commerce Brewing.
This job requires a high-energy individual comfortable with multitasking, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must have a focus on workplace safety at all times.
Hours: Variable
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Lead Brewer and Director of Operations in any and all aspects of the packaging of beer (ordering and receiving materials, transferring, cellaring, cleaning, packaging, quality control and assurance, plant operations)
- Package beer according to the brew schedule and per the Head Brewer
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all packaging equipment
- Improve production efficiencies and yield
- Ensures beer quality is maintained throughout the packaging process working with our Lead Brewer and Brewhouse Team
- Develops and maintains SOPs for safety, CIP, and packing operations
- Measures and minimizes downtown on packaging line via continuous improvement, preventative maintenance, and problem solving
- Proficient understanding of running packaging equipment and machinery, including future upgrades
- Proficient understanding of Dissolved Oxygen in packaged beer and how to continuously improve to limit/ eliminate it
- Understands production systems and diagnoses sources of machine failure to make necessary repairs and adjustments
- Work closely with other brewers and team members to achieve desired quality and production targetsMaintain accurate daily records of machine operations and down time
- Keep and maintain production and packaging records
- Assist with maintenance and overall cleanliness of entire brewery
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
- High-quality work standards with and without direct supervision
- Abide by proper and safe operations of every task and follow all safety rules
- Ability to lift 55 lbs. to shoulder height repeatedly
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 170 lbs. with assistance and perform repetitive motions without issue
- Encourage and maintain a positive attitude at all times
- Desire to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility
- Learn to operate forklift if not forklift certified
- Adapt to changes in brewing, packaging and production schedules and prioritize tasks accordingly
- Ensure preventative maintenance procedures occur accurately and routinely
- Basic troubleshooting skills for a brewing/manufacturing environment
- Report, repair, adjust and replace defective machine parts as needed
- Proficiency with MS Office, (past experience with Ekos is a BIG plus)
- 1-2 years experience in a brewing environment is preferred
Team:
At Commerce Brewing we take pride and focus much of our passion on the brands we produce for our many partners. Our business is dynamic as our facility is equipped not only for malt beverage and cider production, but also for distilling operations.
Commerce Brewing is invested in the ability to allow our team members to grow and gain experience across multiple facets of the brewing and beverage industry as a benefit for their part in it.
As a team our successes and failures are achieved together. Collaboration, communication, and honesty are crucial to the culture we are building.
Compensation and Benefits:
Position is hourly with the potential for overtime. Commerce offers competitive wages commensurate with experience, consistent reviews, and opportunity for advancement.
Full time positions are eligible for company matched health coverage, PTO, and other company perks detailed in the employee handbook.
Qualified and interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter to commercebrewing@gmail.com.
About Commerce Brewing:
Commerce Brewing was conceived as an option for small beverage producers to grow their brands without the needs for intensive capital investment. The founders realized the need for a facility that could service smaller to medium sized brewers and beverage operations without the hinderance of high minimum batch sizes, long contracts, and the rapidly increased points of distribution that can follow. Work began to prepare the facility in September 2019 and upgrades and improvements continue today.