Brewer

Big Rock Brewery LP.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP matching

TFSA program

Birthday off with pay

Annual raises

Perkopolis membership

Fertility benefit

Safety boot allowance

On-site parking

Casual dress code

Employee discounts

On-site taproom

Community gardens

Career development

Job summary

Big Rock Brewery Inc. in Calgary is seeking a motivated Cellar Person to join our brewing team. You will support the beer and RTD blending process, CIP/sanitizing, material receipt, and data entry under supervision.

Expect rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights) and a chance to grow with our craft brewery. A strong work ethic and basic math/computer skills are valued, with benefits and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on brewing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of CIP, cleaning chemicals and WHMIS.
• Good math and computer skills, MS Office familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Brew, cellar, filter and operate related brewery equipment.
• Follow brewing, filtration, cellaring, and packaging schedules.
• Adhere to SOPs while operating equipment.
• Produce wort to specifications; transfer to fermenters.
• CIP tanks, centrifuge, filter, can line and related equipment.
• Data entry and basic spreadsheet analysis.
• Maintain CIP checklists and manage recycling/garbage.
• Handle brewing materials and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and communicate clearly.
• Monitor equipment conditions for efficiency and arrange repairs.
• Follow cleaning schedules and best brewing practices.

Skills

Brewing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

WHMIS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock”) to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series), RTDs and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.

SUMMARY

Calling all Brewing Talent! We are currently looking to add a new Big Rocker to our Brewing team. If you go hoppy over brewing and want to join an amazing team you can grow with long term- we want to hear from you! We have opportunities available across multiple levels and are looking for both developed brewer and those with passion and interest in learning the role!

Our entry level role is the Cellar Person and they are responsible for activities related to the beer brewing process and blending Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverage recipes. Under moderate supervision, performs basic, routine beer and RTD blending tasks including but not limited to: CIP and sanitizing Cellar fittings, hoses, fixed process lines, tanks, pumps, filters and water processing equipment. receipt of raw materials, management of cellar equipment process equipment. The successful candidate will be competent with basic troubleshooting techniques in order to react with a sense of urgency to any unforeseen process events. The Cellar Person will ensure that Safety and Quality are at the forefront of all activities.

Biweekly Rotating Shifts: The schedule rotates every two weeks between the following shifts:

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

RESPONSIBILITIES

The brewer will be accountable for all brewing related work, this includes brewing, cellaring, filtering, and any other area as required.

Understand and follow the brewing, filtration, cellaring and packaging schedules.

Follow all SOP`s while operating any equipment and/or tasks in the brewery.

Produce wort within specifications, cool into fermenters, yeast handling.

CIP tanks, centrifuge, filter, can line and associated equipment.

Data entry, spreadsheet calculations and other analytical tasks as required.

Maintain CIP checklists; remove recycling and garbage as required.

Handling of brewing materials as needed.

Follow the proper safety precautions regarding use and handling of chemicals.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment through strong communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to drive impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate workplace safety, quality & food safety, and environmental programs.

Monitor’s brewery equipment conditions for operational efficiency, preventative maintenance, and arrange breakdown repairs, as necessary.

Follow the daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules and adhering to Best Brewing Practices.

Responsible for brewing operations security, processes, and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1 years hands-on brewing experience.

General mechanical aptitude, good troubleshooting, and quick learning skills.

Knowledge of CIP practices and cleaning chemicals, and WHMIS.

Good math and computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suit

A positive work attitude, with the ability to multi-task; reliable.

Must be physically fit to be able to spend long hours standing and perform occasional medium to heavy lifting (e.g. specialty malt or hops up to 30 kgs).

Ability to perform duties to a high level of standard under minimal direct supervision.

Required to work rotational shifts, including nights weekends and potentially statutory holidays (time worked will be compensated according to employment standards).

$1,000 annually toward your Health Spending Account (HSA) and Personal Spending Account (PSA)

RRSP matching program starting at 4.5% for all employees

Company TFSA program

Birthday off with pay

Annual performance-based salary increases

AwardCo employee recognition & reward program

Perkopolis membership

Up to $5,000 lifetime fertility treatment benefit

Annual safety boot allowance (eligible positions)

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Employee discounts at our brewery restaurant

Access to our on-site employee taproom

Community gardens at our Calgary brewery

Employee-centric culture with regular social events and team celebrations

Opportunities for professional growth and career development