Canning Line Operator / Cellar

Ohiocraftbeer; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohiocraftbeer is seeking a Canning Line Operator / Cellar Person to join our brewing team. You will operate and maintain the Legacy WGC-5 canning line, manage packaging tasks, and support cellar operations from fermentation to finished product.

You will monitor gravities and pH, perform CIP/sanitation, follow SOPs, and assist with QA activities. The role requires flexibility for overtime and a passion for craft beer.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating canning equipment (Wild Goose or other).
• Able to multi-task and work in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Flexible hours and overtime when needed.
• Understanding of brewing processes including CIP and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Legacy WGC-5 canning line and related equipment.
• Package beer: carbonating, kegging, and canning operations.
• CIP and sanitation of fermentation tanks, kegs, and packaging gear.
• Monitor fermentation (gravity and pH) and log brew day notes.
• Follow SOPs across brewing, fermentation, transfer, and packaging.
• Maintain clean cellar and cold storage; assist with QA activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Legacy WGC-5 canning line

Ska depalletizer

Inline labeler

Forklift operation

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Canning Line Operator / Cellar Person is part of a team responsible for all aspects of processes related to brewing, fermentation, conditioning, treatment, carbonation, packaging, and any other processes required to achieve a final product ready for consumption. The primary responsibility of this employee will be to operate and maintain our Wild Goose Canning line and associated equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating and maintaining a Legacy WGC-5 canning line, including a Ska can depalletizer,twist rinse/cleaner, and an in-line labeler
• Packaging duties including carbonating, kegging, and canning operations
• CIP (clean-in-place) and sanitizing of fermentation tanks, kegs, and packaging equipment
• Cellaring duties including fermentation monitoring (checking gravities and pH) Logging of all brewing related notes from brew day through fermentation, finishing, and packaging (Kegs & cans)
• Following SOPs (standard operating procedures) in each phase of brewing, fermentation, transferring and packaging
• Maintaining a clean and organized cellar and cold storage
• Cleaning and maintenance of cellar, packaging, and draft beer dispensing equipment
• Careful execution of treatments for specialty beers (dry hopping & fruit additions)
• Assistance with yeast handling and management
• Assistance with Quality Assurance activities
• Duties at the discretion of the Lead Brewer and Brewing Operations Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ year(s) experience operating canning equipment (Wild Goose or other)
• A strong passion for craft beer and a desire to advance personal growth in the brewing industry
• Strong organizational habits, a self-motivated work ethic, and good critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Some understanding of all aspects of brewing including cellaring, yeast handling, CIP, and sanitization
• Flexibility in terms of hours and a willingness to work some later shifts and overtime when needed
• Prior packaging, canning / bottling, and kegging experience
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as part of a team

EXPERIENCE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IS PREFERABLE

• 1+ year(s) experience within the brewing industry
• Experience running and maintaining Wild Goose Canning equipment
• Experience with QC testing of packaged beverages (dissolved oxygen, can seams, etc)
• Mechanical experience and aptitude
• Forklift operation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Heavy physical work including climbing stairs, lifting kegs, pulling hoses, etc.
• Willing to work in wet, hot and cold conditions
• Willing to work in consistently loud environments
• Ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects up to 55 pounds and occasionally move and/or maneuver up to 165 pounds safely