Brewer

Abita-Brewing-Company-1; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abita Brewing Company in Covington, LA is seeking a brewer to help run the production brewery, learn all stages of the process, and maintain high quality beer.

You will participate in daily operations, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and experiment with recipe ideas at events and festivals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of brewing experience in a production brewery or larger brewpub.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Degree in Brewing Science or Technology is a plus but not required.
• Recipe development and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Abita brewing process from milling, brewing, cellaring, and filtering.
• Ensure that vessels, equipment and facilities are kept clean and hygienic.
• Assist in all aspects of the brewing process.
• Carry out any general housekeeping required in the brewery to ensure that it is safe and well organized.
• Assist with recording raw materials, production stage timings and quality checks when required.
• Produce beer that is consistent, true to style and of the highest quality.
• Manual operation of the production process and equipment.
• Handling of brewery waste streams, ensuring correct disposal and recycling.
• Assisting with stocktaking and record keeping as directed.
• Ensure that the day-to-day management of Health and Safety is in line with company policies.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks as directed.
• Contribute ideas for new beers and improving processes.
• Attending beer festivals and meet the brewer events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Recipe development

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Brewing Science/Technology degree (plus)

Tools

Computers

Job description

Position Summary:

Brewers are the foundation stones of all good breweries. We will rely on you to ensure that the brewery is running smoothly, this includes preparing ingredients and materials, keeping on top of maintenance and house-keeping, operating machinery and of course... quality control. We are looking for someone who is passionate about beer, wants to learn, and has a wealth of creativity.

Job Duties:

• Learn the Abitabrewingprocess from milling,brewing, cellaring, and filtering.
• Ensure that all vessels, equipment and facilities are kept clean and hygienic.
• Assist in all aspects ofthe brewing process.
• Carry out any general housekeeping required in the brewery to ensure that it is safe and well organized.
• Assist with recording raw materials, production stage timings and quality checks when required.
• Produce beer that is consistent, free from defects, true to style (as the customer or we define it) and of the highest quality.
• Manual operation of the production process and equipment.
• Handling of brewery waste streams, ensuring correct disposal and recycling.
• Assisting with stocktaking and record keeping as directed.
• Ensure that the day-to-day management of Health and Safety is in line withcompanypolicies.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks as directed.
• Contribute ideas for new beers and improving processes.
• Attending beer festivals and meet the brewer events.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Flexible to work rotating schedules as business needs arises (typical workweek = 45 hours).
• Position requires standing for long periods (up to 12 hours), bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and materials weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Routine pushing, pulling, reaching, upper body and arm rotation, arm extension, and climbing ladders.
• Exposure to various temperature changes.
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (earplugs, gloves, boots, etc.).

Supervision of Others

This position does not require any management responsibilities.

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of brewing experience in a production brewery or larger brewpub.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Degree in Brewing Science or Technology is a plus but not required.
• Recipe development and creativity.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of safe work operations, safety policies and procedures.
• Attention to details, ability to recognize when there is a problem.
• Love, appreciation and knowledge of beer, including a familiarity with the craft brewing industry and with beer styles.

Abita is an equal opportunity employer.