Brewer

New Belgium Brewing; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Bell’s and New Belgium seeks an entry-level brewer to manage parts of the brewing process from mixing raw materials to fermentation. This Sunday-Thursday role runs 5am-1pm on shift.

You will monitor process parameters, ensure sanitation and safety, and support quality assurance initiatives while collaborating with team members. The benefits package is comprehensive and designed to support full-time coworkers.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material addition per recipe and monitor inventory levels.
• Monitors process parameters to complete milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling, cooling, yeast pitching, fermentation, and related steps.
• Conducts daily cleaning of all work areas (5S).
• Performs routine preventative and troubleshooting maintenance on process manufacturing equipment.
• Engages in quality assurance activities and improvement projects to increase efficiency.
• Adheres to safety regulations and handles chemicals safely.
• Communicates status of process flow to other areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Brewing basics

Math & science basics

Process monitoring

Maintenance awareness

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Entry-level brewing education

Tools

Basic computing skills

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. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

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.

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.