Assistant Brewer: Craft Production & Fermentation

Heineken; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Vacation & holidays

401K match

Beer & schwag

Happy hour

Dog-friendly campus

Fitness apps access

Pet insurance

Biweekly pay (every other Friday)

Job summary

Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, CA is seeking an Assistant Brewer to support cleaning, sanitizing fermentation vessels and cellar duties in the Brewing Department. You will handle CIP, trough cleaning, yeast management, and assist with daily brewhouse tasks.

We offer competitive pay starting at $21.50/hr, weekend and evening shifts, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401K with match, plus beer and schwag perks. Join our dog-friendly campus and Friday lunch program.

Responsibilities

• Rinse, vent and CIP stainless steel unitanks
• Proper use of PPE and safety training
• Perform chemical titrations and ATP swabs to ensure effective cleaning
• Clean out-of-place (COP) man-ways, racking ports and tank top assemblies
• Follow company SOP's and respond to out of specification parameters
• Handling of all raw materials (calcium sulfate, calcium chloride, food grade acids, grain in bulk, totes and bags, sugar, whirlfloc, etc)
• Weigh out precise quantities of various raw materials and deliver into an identified sub-container and associated brewing vessel
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the cellars and brewhouses, including cleaning sinks & soaker tubs, outsides of brewing vessels, floors and walls
• Manage and execute required daily yeast and cold trub removals (manual and with decanter centrifuge)
• Manage and execute required daily excess of yeast and cold trub (using fan press)Prepare, stage and execute daily requirement of dry hopping
• Responsible for receiving in bulk chemicals into storage tanks
• Other duties as assigned
• Willing to work weekends and evenings as needed, acceptance of varying and flexible schedules
• Strong interest in trends in production and flavors in the craft beer industry and the methods of their application in the Lagunitas brewhouse
• Ability to follow all company SOP's and work with little or no supervision once fully trained
• Punctual, reliable and able to work both independently and within a team
• Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills; works well under pressure
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands

Job description

Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, CA is seeking an Assistant Brewer to support cleaning, sanitizing fermentation vessels and cellar duties in the Brewing Department. You will handle CIP, trough cleaning, yeast management, and assist with daily brewhouse tasks.

We offer competitive pay starting at $21.50/hr, weekend and evening shifts, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401K with match, plus beer and schwag perks. Join our dog-friendly campus and Friday lunch program.