Position: Cellar/Packaging
Location: Aspen, CO
Reports to: Brewery Operations Manager
Employee status: Full-time, hourly
Benefits: Health benefits available, taproom benefits
Aspen Brewing Company in Aspen, CO is now looking to hire a new member to our expanding team. We are a company that is rapidly growing, and this full-time position will fill our need to keep up with that demand. ABC was founded almost 11 years ago and now includes a 20bbl brew house and a brand-new taproom down town Aspen. We are a gold medal winning brewery that balances exceptional beers with a quality of life to match. The individual considered for this position must have a strong work ethic and be able to self-manage time efficiency. Candidates will also need to be able to demonstrate a desire to learn and grow in the brewing industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the brewing process
• Minimum of 1+ years working in a production brewery environment
• Previous packaging experience is required
• Understanding of fermentation science and the elements of brewing
• Understanding of brewing equipment and how to properly maintain and use this equipment
• Must be able to follow SOPs set by Brewery Operation Manager in all facets of the brewery
• Attention to detail and strong sense of cleanliness
• Familiar with CIP processes
• Familiar with all packaging processes
• Ability to multi-task and maximize efficiency
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Ability to communicate and work well with a diverse team
• Education is a plus
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Set up and break down of canning line
• Operate canning line at its maximum efficiency
• Maintain a clean cellar
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards in all areas of the brewery
• Can follow Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)
• Yeast handling, dry hopping and other cellar tasks
• Monitor fermentations including routine analysis of in-process beer
• Carbonate beer
• Set up and tear down of brewing equipment
• Available to assist in all areas of the brewery
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, and reservoirs, requiring standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly throughout the duration of shift
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Cleans, sanitizes, and purges tanks according to set standards
• Ensures work area is clean and well organized
• Ensures tank exteriors are cleaned regularly
• Follows safety procedures and wears PPE
• Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and do physically demanding work is required.
• Ability to lift, up to 55 lbs. is required.
• Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery is required.
• Willingness to work with strong cleaning agents is required.
• Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels is required.
• Willingness to rotate between first and second shifts is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of recipes, processes, procedures, and other internal information
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jacob@aspenbrewingcompany.com
Location: Aspen, CO
Reports to: Brewery Operations Manager
Employee status: Full-time, hourly
Benefits: Health benefits available, taproom benefits
Aspen Brewing Company in Aspen, CO is now looking to hire a new member to our expanding team. We are a company that is rapidly growing, and this full-time position will fill our need to keep up with that demand. ABC was founded almost 11 years ago and now includes a 20bbl brew house and a brand-new taproom down town Aspen. We are a gold medal winning brewery that balances exceptional beers with a quality of life to match. The individual considered for this position must have a strong work ethic and be able to self-manage time efficiency. Candidates will also need to be able to demonstrate a desire to learn and grow in the brewing industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the brewing process
• Minimum of 1+ years working in a production brewery environment
• Previous packaging experience is required
• Understanding of fermentation science and the elements of brewing
• Understanding of brewing equipment and how to properly maintain and use this equipment
• Must be able to follow SOPs set by Brewery Operation Manager in all facets of the brewery
• Attention to detail and strong sense of cleanliness
• Familiar with CIP processes
• Familiar with all packaging processes
• Ability to multi-task and maximize efficiency
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Ability to communicate and work well with a diverse team
• Education is a plus
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Set up and break down of canning line
• Operate canning line at its maximum efficiency
• Maintain a clean cellar
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards in all areas of the brewery
• Can follow Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)
• Yeast handling, dry hopping and other cellar tasks
• Monitor fermentations including routine analysis of in-process beer
• Carbonate beer
• Set up and tear down of brewing equipment
• Available to assist in all areas of the brewery
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, and reservoirs, requiring standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly throughout the duration of shift
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Cleans, sanitizes, and purges tanks according to set standards
• Ensures work area is clean and well organized
• Ensures tank exteriors are cleaned regularly
• Follows safety procedures and wears PPE
• Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and do physically demanding work is required.
• Ability to lift, up to 55 lbs. is required.
• Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery is required.
• Willingness to work with strong cleaning agents is required.
• Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels is required.
• Willingness to rotate between first and second shifts is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of recipes, processes, procedures, and other internal information
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jacob@aspenbrewingcompany.com