Charlotte Area Brewer

[Electrake]

Hey all!

Motivated brewer and veteran living in the Charlotte area, looking for new work. 12+ years of homebrewing experience, over 3 years of professional experience as head brewer of 800bbl per year brewery and currently assistant brewer at a local production sized brewery at over 8000bbl per year. Looking to join some like minded individuals who want to make good beer and have a good time doing it. I am an adaptive team leader well versed at writing SOPs, tracking brewlogs and other paperwork necessary for operations, also well versed at recipe creation to include water chemistry and hop profiling, and efficient at lab work involving yeast counting and vitality.

Cover letter and resume available upon request, I am eager to join your team whether we are establishing a new facility or further developing a long standing business!

[CATAWBACLT]

Brewer/cellar position in charlotte, north carolina

Brewer/cellar position - charlotte, north carolina
Catawba Brewing Company is seeking a Brewer/Cellar Operator for our Charlotte, North Carolina location. Ideal candidate will have 1+ years of brewing experience on a 10 BBL or larger brewhouse, some experience with barrel aging, as well as basic knowledge of can line/ packaging operations. Our CLT Facility operates with a 10 BBL brewhouse & a Wild Goose canning line, focusing on production of various core beers, research/ development & our barrel program. Salary DOE. Health, vision, Holiday and PTO benefits available.

Duties include but not limited to:
• Perform all aspects of the brewing process according to CVBC standards.
• Yeast Management (harvesting, Cell count/viability, pitching, etc.)
• Cellar Operations (fermentation management, CIP, transfers, clarification, etc.)
• Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Properly record all brewhouse activities in brewhouse software (EKOS).
• Assist Q/A manager and Head Brewer in completing brewhouse and cellar lab testing.
• Be able to regularly lift up to 55 lbs and move 160 lbs as needed.
• Maintain equipment and other areas of the brewery and facilities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• Receive raw materials, rotate stock, and take inventories.
• Alert Head Brewer when inventory levels fall below set level.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas of the brewhouse.

Requirements:
• 1+ years of wort production and cellar experience (preferably in a 10BBL brewhouse or larger)
• High School Graduate or equivalent. Brewing education/ certificate is a plus.
• Team player – ability to work well with others to accomplish team goals.
• Ability to think critically and multitask.
• Attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb and work on a ladder.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Dave Cobb
Head Brewer
Catawba Brewing Company-Charlotte, NC
davecobb@catawbabrewing.com