Brewery Assistant

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Franklin, TN seeks a dedicated brewer to join Granite City Brewing. The role focuses on producing wort, maintaining brewing equipment, and upholding safety and quality standards.

You will complete the brewing process from milling to lautering, assist with yeast propagation, perform daily cleaning, and collaborate with Lab Technicians to ensure product quality. A flexible schedule including some nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and project management to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Passion and commitment for brewing.
• Able to lift heavy objects (e.g., 50 pound malt bags) and stand for long periods.
• Able to understand MSDS and handle chemicals in the brewery.
• Flexible schedule including nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete brewing process in a safe and efficient manner: milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling, cooling, and transferring.
• Repair brewery equipment with assistance from Brewhouse staff.
• Complete daily cleaning and maintenance checklists.
• Aid yeast propagation following Company processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas in the brew house.
• Work with Lab Technician to ensure product quality meets standards.
• Maintain use of standard operating procedures unless instructed otherwise.
• Communicate regularly with Granite City staff.
• Maintain inventory and report low levels to supervisor.
• Arrive on time to each shift with a positive attitude.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Brewing passion

Heavy lifting

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Chemicals handling (MSDS)

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Brewing experience preferred

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for producing wort and maintaining brewing equipment and facility.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Complete brewing process in a safe and efficient manner. This includes, but is not limited to, milling, mashing, and lautering, wort boiling, cooling and transferring to Storage vessels.
• Repair brewery equipment with assistance from other Brewhouse employees.
• Completion of daily cleaning and maintenance checklists
• Aid with yeast propagation following Company's process.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas in the brew house.
• Work with Lab Technician to ensure our product meets our standards of the highest quality.
• Maintaining the use of standard operating procedures unless otherwise instructed.
• Communicate regularly and efficiently with Granite City staff.
• Maintain inventory as needed. Report any low levels of inventory to your supervisor when necessary.
• Arrive to each shift on time with a positive attitude.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform others duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Passion and commitment for brewing.
• Able to lift heavy objects (empty kegs, 50 pound malt bags, etc.) above five feet in height
• Frequently
• Standing for extended periods
• Able to enter and exit brewery vessels for cleaning and inspection
• Work in environments of 32 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Able to understand MSDS and handle chemicals utilized in the brewery
• Able to multi-task and work both unsupervised and as part of a team

Educational Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Brewing experience preferred , but not required
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicles Records background check
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays