Shift Brewer

Surly Brewing Co; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Surly Brewing Co. in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking a Shift Brewer to join our world-class brewery and hospitality team.

This role covers brewhouse operations and non-alcoholic beverage production, with rotating shifts and eligibility for our comprehensive benefits package. As a Shift Brewer, you will manage wort production, yeast handling, CIP, safety, and quality control, while supporting NA THC product blending and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related brewing experience in a production brewery.
• BA/BS degree or formal brewing education preferred.
• MN Special Engineer’s Boiler License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewhouse and assist in NA beverage production.
• CIP equipment, wort production, and yeast management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and sanitation across production areas.
• Record keeping and communicating issues to management.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety culture

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Formal brewing education

MN Boiler License or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

OBeer

Job description

Instigate. That’s the word that brought you to this page. An opportunity to do something new, to challenge yourself, to work at a world-class brewery and hospitality operation. Join us and thrive.

Position:Shift Brewer

Location: Brooklyn Center, MN

Job Id:536

# of Openings:1

Are you looking to work with one of the best breweries in the Twin Cities making world-class beverages? We are looking for a kick-ass brewer to join us at our Brooklyn Center Brewery. The Brooklyn Center location provides an opportunity to brew our small batch, barrel-aged, innovation/R&D beers and THC beverage production Sound like just what you're looking for? Check out the details below!

JOB SUMMARY

The shift brewer is responsible for performing a variety of brewing and non-alcoholic beverage tasks and contributing to the quality and efficient operations of beverage production. Tasks include, but are not limited to, brewhouse operation, blending of NA THC products, CIPing equipment, the safe and proper handling of raw materials and NA beverage ingredients, forklift operation, general sanitation and more.

Title: Shift Brewer

Starting Wage: $20.00-$23hr/based on experience plus $3.00 differential when applicable

Shift: Rotating between all shifts

Status: Non-exempt

Direct Reports: None

This position will be eligible for our complete benefit package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, etc)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure a safe work environment and a culture that embraces safe work habits, understanding of the risks, compliance with regulations, and following corrective action plans for any identified safety hazards and risks as directed by brewery management.
• Ability to perform and troubleshoot all functions of the brewery and cellar per standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, raw ingredient handling, wort production, yeast management, dry-hopping, barrel handling, clarification, clean-in-place systems, quality assurance, record keeping, and general cleaning.
• Maintain equipment and operating systems to ensure proper working conditions and perform preventative maintenance as directed.
• Communicates any known mechanical, raw material, and/or beer quality issues to brewery management.
• Follow corrective action plans as needed to ensure all core brands match the established quality standards as directed.
• Report, evaluate and interpret wort and beer quality daily, including analytical results, process consistency, and taste based on training and guidance from brewery management. Implement changes to improve processes, recipes, beer flavor and consistency as directed.
• Ensure that Production areas are always clean and organized.
• Drive continuous process improvement throughout the brewing process as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A working knowledge of OSHA requirements and a proven track record of focus on building a safety culture
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, OBeer
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects
• Able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8-10 hours per day) performing job with and around moving machinery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of related experience or training in a production brewery environment
• A BA or BS degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal Brewing Education.
• MN Special Engineer’s Boiler License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position operates around a rotating shift schedule that will require long hours and evening/weekend work. Participation at relevant brewery and other company events is assumed.

Surly was built on instigation. Challenging the status quo, charting our own course, and welcoming others to join us. We’re always looking for fellow instigators.

Culture

At Surly, we’re an employer that pays competitive wages, offers excellent benefits, and surrounds you with equally capable, talented people, providing beer, beverages and hospitality to a world sorely in need of all three. It’s why we do what we do.

We’re not a “here’s a free case of beer, good luck fixing your kid’s teeth” brewery. Our benefits are wide-ranging and generous: health insurance, dental, 401K, abundant PTO, and yes, monthly beer/beverage benefits.

Community

We have a vigorous volunteer program through our Surly Gives A Damn arm. It’s a great way to help in the community and see what we are all about.