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Alaskan Brewing Company is searching for a Brewer to work with a team to produce award-winning craft beer for which Alaskan is internationally recognized, in Juneau, Alaska.
This position requires shift work, and the brewer is expected to be punctual, self-motivated, and contribute within a teamwork environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Competently operate both manual and automated brewing, grain handling, filtration, C02 and grain drying equipment.
-Understand and perform appropriate pre and post brewing sanitation measures based on food quality standards including tank cleaning, parts cleaning, food storage, personal hygiene, and quality assurance requirements.
-Diligently follow all safety procedures.
-Follow operating procedures consistent with the requirements and recipes of Alaskan Brewing Co. to achieve desired quality and production targets.
--Working independently, organizing workflow effectively and keeping work area clean and presentable.
-Performing lab work as required.
-Maintaining detailed and accurate logs and records.
-Assessing and reporting equipment malfunctions or anomalies to maintenance.
-Maintaining a strong working knowledge of the operational equipment in the brewhouse and cellar including pumps, valves, filters, and centrifuges.
-Other duties as required including working with team members throughout other brewery departments.
Knowledge & Skills Needed:
(Will train the right person in these areas)
-Knowledge of the theory and practice of brewing including recipe formulation and scale up.
-General knowledge of how beer is processed and handled before, during, and after fermentation.
-Ability to make well-founded, independent judgments based on scientific and mechanical information.
-Ability to plan and organize complex tasks as well as coordinate and communicate effectively with other Brewers, the Brewing Supervisor, and the Brewing Manager, both verbally and in the daily log book.
-Ability to work in a team setting, cooperate, collaborate, communicate with co-workers and across departments.
-Ability to keep clear and accurate records and note recipe discrepancies as they happen.
-Ability to work safely with all brewing and cleaning materials required in standard brewing and beverage process operations.
-Experience with operating a centrifuge is beneficial.
Position Requirements:
-Prior commercial or homebrewing experience is preferred.
-Passion for craft beverages.
-Strong computer skills.
-Experience with process control systems, and ERP systems is preferred.
-Forklift operator certificate.
Physical Requirements:
-Ability to maneuver pallets of beer weighing 2,100 lb using a pallet jack or forklift.
-Ability to stack 40 lb cases and lift kegs weighing up to 170 lbs.
-Ability to repetitively lift heavy objects, such as 60 lb bags of malt, beer hoses, or filter agents.
-Ability to drive a forklift and handle heavy objects safely.
-Ability to work in cold, wet conditions.
-Ability to work with hazardous materials (acids, bases, sanitizing agents).
Alaskan Brewing offers career opportunities with growth potential to talented, energetic and creative individuals who have a passion for life and work, and who can enjoy the challenges of living and brewing beer in Alaska. Every member of the Brew Crew enthusiastically contributes to the quality, customer satisfaction and development of the company’s brands, the craft brewing industry and the local community.
If you are interested in having fun while growing with one of the top 20 craft breweries in the country, please apply by December 15.
For more information or to apply for this position please visit www.alaskanbeer.com/careers.
This position requires shift work, and the brewer is expected to be punctual, self-motivated, and contribute within a teamwork environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Competently operate both manual and automated brewing, grain handling, filtration, C02 and grain drying equipment.
-Understand and perform appropriate pre and post brewing sanitation measures based on food quality standards including tank cleaning, parts cleaning, food storage, personal hygiene, and quality assurance requirements.
-Diligently follow all safety procedures.
-Follow operating procedures consistent with the requirements and recipes of Alaskan Brewing Co. to achieve desired quality and production targets.
--Working independently, organizing workflow effectively and keeping work area clean and presentable.
-Performing lab work as required.
-Maintaining detailed and accurate logs and records.
-Assessing and reporting equipment malfunctions or anomalies to maintenance.
-Maintaining a strong working knowledge of the operational equipment in the brewhouse and cellar including pumps, valves, filters, and centrifuges.
-Other duties as required including working with team members throughout other brewery departments.
Knowledge & Skills Needed:
(Will train the right person in these areas)
-Knowledge of the theory and practice of brewing including recipe formulation and scale up.
-General knowledge of how beer is processed and handled before, during, and after fermentation.
-Ability to make well-founded, independent judgments based on scientific and mechanical information.
-Ability to plan and organize complex tasks as well as coordinate and communicate effectively with other Brewers, the Brewing Supervisor, and the Brewing Manager, both verbally and in the daily log book.
-Ability to work in a team setting, cooperate, collaborate, communicate with co-workers and across departments.
-Ability to keep clear and accurate records and note recipe discrepancies as they happen.
-Ability to work safely with all brewing and cleaning materials required in standard brewing and beverage process operations.
-Experience with operating a centrifuge is beneficial.
Position Requirements:
-Prior commercial or homebrewing experience is preferred.
-Passion for craft beverages.
-Strong computer skills.
-Experience with process control systems, and ERP systems is preferred.
-Forklift operator certificate.
Physical Requirements:
-Ability to maneuver pallets of beer weighing 2,100 lb using a pallet jack or forklift.
-Ability to stack 40 lb cases and lift kegs weighing up to 170 lbs.
-Ability to repetitively lift heavy objects, such as 60 lb bags of malt, beer hoses, or filter agents.
-Ability to drive a forklift and handle heavy objects safely.
-Ability to work in cold, wet conditions.
-Ability to work with hazardous materials (acids, bases, sanitizing agents).
Alaskan Brewing offers career opportunities with growth potential to talented, energetic and creative individuals who have a passion for life and work, and who can enjoy the challenges of living and brewing beer in Alaska. Every member of the Brew Crew enthusiastically contributes to the quality, customer satisfaction and development of the company’s brands, the craft brewing industry and the local community.
If you are interested in having fun while growing with one of the top 20 craft breweries in the country, please apply by December 15.
For more information or to apply for this position please visit www.alaskanbeer.com/careers.