Brewer

New Belgium Brewing Company Inc; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

New Belgium Brewing is seeking an entry-level brewer to participate in all stages of the brewing process from raw material mixing to fermentation. The role runs Sunday through Thursday, with 5am to 1pm shifts, and emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration.

The candidate should have basic brewing knowledge and interest in science, plus math, chemistry, and computer skills. Training will cover equipment and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Entry level brewing knowledge with aptitude to learn brewing science.
• Basic knowledge and understanding in math, physics, chemistry, microbiology, computer skills and mechanical skills.
• Entry level working knowledge of equipment with multiple logic functions and capabilities requiring specialized training.
• Entry level ability to coordinate with coworkers, prioritize plan daily work.
• Ability to recognize a problem, assist in troubleshooting, develop alternative plans, meet deadlines, and communicate as needed.
• Solid interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures policies, SOGs, and/or regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material addition per recipe and monitors inventory levels.
• Monitors process parameters across milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, cooling, yeast pitching, fermentation, and quality checks.
• Cleans work areas daily and maintains 5S practices.
• Performs routine maintenance on process equipment.
• Supports quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.
• Follows OSHA and safety regulations and handles chemicals safely.
• Communicates status of process flow with other areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brewing knowledge

Math/Science basics

Computer skills

Team coordination

Problem solving

Job description

This position has primary responsibility for any part of the brewing process from the mixing and blending of raw materials to the fermented product. This is a Sunday-Thursday position with the working hours of 5am-1pm.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for material addition per recipe (malt, hops, spices, yeast etc…) and routinely monitors inventory levels
• Monitors all process parameters: Sensory, flow rates and volumes, process times and temperatures, cell count, pH levels, density measures, and other parameter settings to complete the milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling processes, cooling, yeast pitching, fermentation temperatures, clarity, and microbiological stabilization
• Conducts and ensures daily cleaning of all work areas within brewing (5S)
• Performs routine preventative and troubleshooting maintenance on process manufacturing equipment
• Engages in quality assurance activities and improvement project/processes to improve the overall efficiency
• Adheres to OSHA and NBB safety regulations; handles all chemicals in a safe manner
• Communicates effectively with all other areas regarding the status of the process flow and consistency
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience / Skills

• Entry level brewing knowledge with aptitude to learn brewing science.
• Basic knowledge and understanding in the areas of math, physics, chemistry, microbiology, computer skills and mechanical skills
• Entry level working knowledge of equipment with multiple logic functions and capabilities requiring specialized training
• Entry level ability to coordinate with coworkers, prioritize plan daily work
• Ability to recognize a problem, assist in troubleshooting, develop alternative plans, meet deadlines, and communicate as needed
• Solid interpersonal skills and communication abilities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures policies, SOGs, and/or regulations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 56.5 lbs. and carry objects of this weight up to 100 feet.
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 50 lbs. and maintain the grip strength required to adjust valves, containers, and hose nozzles.
• Ability to demonstrate their ability to climb, kneel, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead.
• The position requires frequent, constant standing.

Percent of Travel

0%-10%

Working Conditions

Production Areas Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. Starting Hourly Rate: $22.50 per hour All Full-time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 401k Match
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Profit Sharing

EEO Statement

Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community.

Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Company Culture

At New Belgium, we’re committed to proving that business can be a force for good. When you join our team, you’ll play a role in bringing world-class beer to our fans - and you’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it.

Empowered people make exceptional beer - and build successful, lasting businesses. At Bell’s, this philosophy drives us every day. If our commitment to investing in our coworkers makes us a bit eccentric-well, it wouldn’t be the first time someone has used that word to describe us.

We believe beer and business can be a catalyst to renew trust and unity in our communities. This includes doing right by our team members through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education.

Over 38 years, we’ve found it’s the best way to build a fantastic community of damn good people with a diversity of identities and perspectives who make the best beer in the world. And our company’s future depends on it, too. While we retain our independent spirit in countless ways, Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022. We are integrated two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs. As we bring the best of our two companies together, we will continue to strive for transparency with all our current and future coworkers.