Brewer II

BrewDog; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week sabbatical

Staff discounts

Beer training (Cicerone)

Healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Crew beer at end of shift

Job summary

BrewDog in Kentucky is seeking talented brewers to join our team. We welcome candidates who bring solid brewing experience and a passion for craft beer; you’ll contribute from brew day through filtration, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high standards our customers expect.

You’ll work closely with experienced brewers, take on more responsibility, and contribute ideas to our brewing program. We offer opportunities for growth, a collaborative environment, and to be part of a brand known for

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and lifting heavy kegs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel.
• Basic CIP process understanding.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, hot, loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HACCP and GMP guidelines to ensure safety and quality.
• Maintain plant hygiene with cleaning plans and schedules.
• Perform daily checks and address non-conformances.
• Operate all brewing department functions.
• Keep SAP and written records updated.
• Prepare daily task list for assigned shift.
• Support training for new team members.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 150 lb keg.
• Work in wet, cold, hot and loud production environment.
• Communicate clearly with senior staff.
• Follow instructions and SOPs.
• Be a team player and flexible.
• Complete tasks set by leadership.

Skills

Forklift experience

MS Office

Excel

Troubleshooting basics

Proactive

Task flexibility

CIP theory

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Communication

Chemical handling awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our bars are at the heart of that mission. You’ll help us deliver an amazing beer and customer experience every shift so, because we expect great things from you, we give great things back.

4-WEEK SABBATICAL

After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want.

STAFF DISCOUNT

25% off in bars, 30% off online and 50% off BrewDog Merch to fill up your fridge and your wardrobe* (*don’t put your hoody in the fridge though)

BEER TRAINING

We love beer and we want you to love beer too, so we’ll support you through the internationally-recognized Cicerone qualifications, so you can love it almost as much as we do.

AND A LOT MORE

Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programs, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, holiday days per year, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and a “shifty” crew beer at the end of every shift.

We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment.

About The Role

We're always on the lookout for talented brewers to join our team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we believe in connecting with skilled professionals who share our passion for exceptional beer.

The ideal candidate brings solid brewing experience and a passion for the craft. You're comfortable handling brewing processes from brew day through filtration, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining the high standards our customers expect. You're ready to take on more responsibility while learning from experienced brewers and contributing your own ideas to our brewing program.

Examples Of Job Responsibilities

• Adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, programs and related HACCP and GMP guidelines to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of BrewDog projects, products, and equipment.
• Be proactive in maintaining and leading plant hygiene through cleaning plans, schedules, and cleaning requirements, with a keen awareness of risks to plant hygiene and consequences.
• Understand and carry out daily checks, and action any non-conformances highlighted while ensuring necessary lines of communication are maintained.
• Execute required tasks in a consistent, safe, and efficient manner, according to established standards and SOPs.
• Full competency across all functional areas within the brewing department.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the operation of equipment in all areas in a safe manner in accordance with established standards.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate and meticulous records with the ability to scrutinize and improve on discrepancies.
• Use experience and technical knowledge to assess and adapt operations to mitigate risks to people, equipment, and product caused by issues encountered.
• Use technical insight and knowledge of relevant industry technologies to improve our processes across the brewing department.
• Ensure clear channels of communication with senior staff to guarantee the quality and consistency of our beers.
• Follow and interpret set out instructions/schedules, reacting and adjusting when needed.
• Be able to put together the daily task list for your assigned shift.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively, is flexible, and supports those around them.
• Carry out required sampling and analysis as indicated by senior team members and process requirements.
• Document relevant data and ensure information is concisely and clearly collected to allow for insightful real-time and retrospective analysis.
• Set an appropriate example in terms of attitude, work ethic, and professional development.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new members of the brewing team.
• Job will require the ability to lift up to 50lbs and maneuver up to 150lb keg. Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and work close to the floor.
• Willing to work in wet, cold, hot and loud production environment safely.
• Work with the brewing team to keep SAP and written records updated.
• Complete any task(s) as requested or assigned by anyone in the leadership group.

About You

Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, diligence, enthusiasm, and a passion for developing our growing warehouse operation, as well as:

• Forklift and scissor lift experience or ability to learn.
• Computer literacy, MS Office and Excel experience required.
• Foundation level of process trouble shooting
• Proactiveness and high energy.
• Flexibility in assignment of tasks.
• Foundation level understanding of CIP theory and processes
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to cope well under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organization.
• Chemical handling and awareness.

Even Better If Candidates Have

• Proactive approach to individual learning and development.
• Ability to train operators on maintenance and operations tasks and procedures.
• Encouraging and supporting team members to energize delivery.
• Approach the challenges we face with enthusiasm and positivity to find the best solutions.
• Facilitate a culture of creative thinking, learning from others and expanding mindsets.
• Production planning and schedule adherence.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to the sale, service, and handling of alcoholic beverages in accordance with state and company policy.