Cider, Beer & Beverage Maker

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about crafting high-quality beverages and ensuring they reach customers in perfect condition? We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Cider and Beverage Maker & Packager to join our team. This role offers a mix of creativity, precision, and adaptability—ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic production environment.

Company Overview:

Coyote Hole Ciderworks is a rapidly growing family owned beverage producer who uses only locally-sourced, Virginia apples that are freshly pressed to create over 20 varieties of hard cider that are distributed in 7 states and the UK, craft beer, non-alcoholic drinks and THC & CBD infused beverages.

Challenges That Are Also Opportunities:

• Independence in Work – This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of tasks, allowing you to develop efficiency and mastery in a focused environment. You'll have the freedom to set a steady workflow, honing your skills and ensuring top-quality production without external disruptions.
• Flexible Schedule – This role allows for variability in work hours, giving you the autonomy to find a rhythm that suits production demands and personal preferences. Adaptability is key, but it also means controlling your own workflow to optimize output.
• High Expectations for Procedures & Accountability – Precision is essential, and high standards ensure that every product meets excellence. This is an opportunity to take pride in meticulous work, own your responsibilities, and be a key player in delivering top-tier beverages.
• Last-Minute Juggling for Sales Orders – Customer demand can shift rapidly, requiring adjustments on short notice. Instead of seeing this as a stressor, it's a challenge that keeps the work engaging and dynamic, pushing you to refine problem-solving skills and maintain a steady momentum in production.

Qualifications:

• Experience in beverage production (cider, beer, seltzers) and packaging required
• Ability to work independently and maintain efficiency in a solo environment
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality control standards
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and last-minute order demands
• Proper communication with other staff including sales director and tasting room manager
• Ekos software experience preferred

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (college degree desired)
• Desired Experience: 3-5 years in a similar or related field, this can include home brewing experience
• Have a basic understanding of Excel, Word, Google Docs and the ability to learn cider making web based programs quickly and efficiently
• Age: Over 21 only

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms; climb or balance on ladder; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 55 pounds and move kegs which close to 165 pounds.

Work Environment:

We are a small family owned hard cider producer using the limited space we have to maximum efficiency. The noise level in the production area is moderate to loud most of the time and temperatures vary seasonally in work areas.

To Apply:

Please submit resume, cover letter and any pertinent attachments or information to jobs@coyotehole.com with the subject line of “Job: Cider, Beer & Beverage Maker”

Please Note: This Job Description is neither definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs.