Shift Brewer

Surly Brewing Co.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Surly Brewing Co. in Brooklyn Center, MN, is looking for a Shift Brewer to operate our brewhouse and support NA beverage production, barrel aging, and QA activities. You’ll work across shifts, maintain safety, and help ensure quality across all processes.

You will monitor wort quality, manage operations, and contribute to continuous improvements in a fast-paced brewery environment. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety culture and compliance with OSHA expectations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and OBeer software.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewhouse and assist in essential beverage production tasks.
• Manage wort production, yeast handling, dry-hopping, and barrel work.
• Support QA and ensure cleanliness and sanitation in production areas.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to management.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and record-keeping.

Skills

Safety culture

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Word

MS Excel

OBeer

Under pressure

Stand for long hours

Education

BA/BS preferred

Formal brewing education

MN Boiler License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

OBeer

Job description

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 and

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.