Shift Brewer - Brooklyn Center

Surly Brewing Co.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Surly Brewing Co. in Brooklyn Center, MN is hiring a Shift Brewer. The role covers brewhouse and cellar tasks, wort production, NA/THC beverage handling, and sanitation. This is a non-exempt position with rotating shifts and a starting wage of $20.00–$23.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 differential when applicable.

Direct reports: None. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more. Prior brewing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of related experience or training in a production brewery environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewhouse and cellar processes per SOPs.
• Assist in blending NA/THC beverages and CIP
• Maintain equipment and sanitation standards.
• Monitor wort/beer quality and document results.
• Support safety and housekeeping initiatives.

Skills

Safety culture

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Formal brewing education

MN Special Engineer’s Boiler License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

OBeer

Job description

Location: Brooklyn Center, MN

Job Id:541

# 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 and apply today!

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.