Assistant Brewer
Rincon Brewery
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Rincon Brewery in Ventura, California is looking for a self-motivated, hard working, dedicated individual to join our Production team! The Brewer reports to Lead Brewer and Brewmaster. S/he is responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day operations of the brewery. S/he plays active roles in brewing, cellaring, packaging, and cleaning. The Brewer will follow brewing procedures and recipes established for, and approved by, Rincon Brewery Co.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for independent craft beer and be motivated to grow within the Company and stay for the long term.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Expect to be trained and pivot through all aspects of the cellar, brewhouse and packaging
· Filling out brew logs, noting any discrepancies, and performing associated math equations such as mixing ratios and serial dilutions
· Milling up to 2000 pounds in 50-55 pound bag increments, in accordance with a brew/recipe sheet
· Raw materials receipt, storage and retrieval for brewing in our brewery software
· Dry hopping the prescribed amount of hops to a designated fermenter via Rolec Hopnic
· Recirculating dry hopped tanks
· Yeast management, including the harvesting and/or pitching of yeast from the prescribed fermenter/brink while following sanitary procedures
· Lab procedures including cell counts and forced ferments
· Assist in operating a 5 head Wild Goose canning line
· Following SOP to clean the brewhouse, dry hop machine, fermenting and brite tanks
· Safely handling cleaning chemicals, and using the prescribed amount for each task
· Filtering and racking from fermenter to brite tank in a sanitary manner under balanced pressure
· Applying the correct pressure and volume of compressed CO2 gas to brite tanks for carbonation and displacement of beer as it is being packaged
· Manually kegging beer and operating keg washer
· Using the associated equipment to fill or empty wooden casks, kegs, barrels, etc., and safely moving vessels on their storage rack with a forklift.
· General cleaning of horizontal, vertical and sub-grate surfaces
· Ability to perform tasks that may not be reflected above with a positive attitude
Required Qualities:
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire
· Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
· Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
· Valid drivers license and clean driving record
· Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack desirable, but will train
· Safety minded common sense
· The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company
· Occasional evening, weekend, holiday availability required
· Must adhere to company’s policies and procedures
Physical and Mental Requirements:
· Able to both work and thrive in an environment that has a quiet to moderate noise level
· Able to read and follow written English instructions
· Able to work in a factory/production environment which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot
· Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
· Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards
· Able to stand for prolonged periods
· Able to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
· Able to manipulate valves and clamps
· Able to regularly lift/carry 44-pound boxes
· Able to regularly lift/carry 55-pound bags to shoulder height
· Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
· Able to lift/move 165 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
· Able to proficiently stack and move barrels on barrel racks
· Able to comply with safe chemical handling procedures.
Pay and Benefits:
· Pay rate $18-$23/hr
· Full-time position
· Pay commensurate with experience
· Training and raises based on skills acquired
· Health Benefits w/ company contribution
· Retirement account
· Free beer
· Merchandise discount
· Food and beverage discount
· Sick leave accrued
· Live in a coastal community with easy access to the beach
· Good vibes to boot
Send Resume and cover letter to kevinp [at] rinconbrewery.com
Rincon Brewery Co. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.