Brewer/Cellar Person

Ska Brewing•Durango, CO

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will have direct, hands-on responsibility for producing quality Ska Brewing beer in a safe manner.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience brewing on a commercial system (Experience or working knowledge of 25bbl or larger brewhouse is preferred)
Formal brewery training and/or certification with strong mechanical ability is required
Self-directed and work effectively independently
Organized, detail-oriented and attentive to quality and standards
Flexible, accommodating, confident, team-oriented and self-reliant
Must be able & willing to work morning, midday, overnight and/or weekend shifts
Must be able to endure long hours on feet
Must work well in wet conditions and hot or cold environments
Must work safely in a fast-paced industrial setting
Must be in good physical condition and able to maneuver in confined spaces
Able to lift 55 lbs. and move at least 165 lbs., and work in extreme hot and cold environments
Excellent time management, prioritization, and task scheduling skills

Responsibilities

All aspects of brewhouse operation and wort production including but not limited to Milling, mashing, lautering, and wort boiling
Safe and efficient transfer of wort to fermentation vessels
Routine troubleshooting and maintenance
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment and work areas
Monitor and record process times, temperatures, gravities and pH levels
Collection of sterile samples for lab analysis
Maintain a safe and compliant work environment
Assist in inventory management
Assist in safety compliance and QA/QC
Follow all operational procedures set forth by Ska Brewing Company, its subsidiaries and anyone else we deem worthy and authoritative
Knowledgeable in safe brewing practices
Provide leadership to safety efforts within the brewery
Proper wear and usage of PPE
Partner with Packaging and other departments to meet production goals
Ensures work area is clean and well organized following GMP and Housekeeping principles
Yeast harvests, pitches, drops, and dry yeast preparation
Carbonation and dissolved oxygen monitoring
Track beer throughout filtration process
Administering of filter and process aids
Work with the maintenance team to ensure machinery is performing correctly
Effectively communicate mechanical and process issues with Production Manager and production team
Basic beer movements - empty and fill tanks, transfer beer
Ensures tank exteriors are cleaned regularly
Monitors and records results of fermentation and cellaring of beer
Ensures that process and product is free from microbiological contamination
Ensures equipment is maintained and kept in good working order
Filters and carbonates beer
Ensure appropriate processes are followed and samples are taken for QA/QC
Make sure all daily tasks and checklists are completed properly
Record all fermentation and filtration information into EKOS ERP
Assist lab in daily operations
Assist in daily packaging operations
Assist Warehouse in daily operations
Helping with snow removal as needed

Benefits

Ska Brewing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, rewarding work environment and growth for committed team members.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
401(k) with company match
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
Paid Holidays
Dining Discount
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Volunteer Time
Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course... BEER!