Brewery QC/Lab Person

Job Overview

Tired Hands Brewing Company is looking for a qualified person to join our lab team. This position will work with the Fermentaria, Brewcafé, and Dispensary (oak facility) production teams to produce strange and beautiful liquids. This position will manage all production operations at the Dispensary as well as managing the lab/QC program across all facilities. This position involves lifting, moving, pulling, pushing 35lb+ cases of bottles and cans, moving full kegs onto and off of pallets, driving a forklift, climbing ladders, safely working with chemicals, and working productively in a team environment. Members of the Production team should have a generally positive attitude and keep an immaculately clean work space. Production/lab team members should expect between 35+ hours a week. This position is classified as full time exempt.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Following proper SOPs in all aspects of production
• Adhering to all safety protocols set in place by Tired Hands Brewing Company
• Upholding and administering all company policies
• Overseeing production of beer, wine, and cider at our “South Campus” facilities, from raw materials through to finished goods
• Sourcing/processing fruit and other raw materials
• Recipe formulation
• Developing and implementing new processes
• Managing production equipment (all tanks, pumps, packaging equipment, RO system, etc)
• Coordinating wort and beer transfers to and from the Dispensary
• Coordinating packaging (kegging, bottling, canning, et al) of all liquids
• Managing supplies and materials for products made at “South Campus” facilities
• Managing Lab/Quality Control program
• Overseeing fermentation research and quality control assessments
• Implementing and managing the sensory analysis program
• Developing and presenting process improvements based on findings of research and assessment
• Assisting Fermentaria Head Brewer, BrewCafé Brewer, and all Production Team members in their roles
• Developing recipes at multiple production facilities
• Advising production leads on implementing QC-driven changes to processes
• Assisting in integrating production of all facilities

Abilities and Skills:

• Ability and willingness to work with the utmost honesty and integrity
• Motivation to make a difference in a positive environment
• Ability to kneel, stoop, and work in tight spaces
• Ability to retain confidential company information
• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to learn new skills and follow instructions consistently
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Friendly, professional attitude
• Thrives in group work situations
• Excellent with time management skills
• Flexibility in both schedule and duties
• Passion about craft beer

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• College Degree in the Sciences
• One or more years working with barrels and a lab at a similarly sized craft brewery
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions
• Able to lift 35lbs; able to move 55lbs using tools such as a hand truck or a forklift.
• Able to kneel and stoop occasionally.
• Able to stand and work for up to 12 hours at a time

Desired Qualifications:

• Three or more years brewing at a similarly sized brewery
• Forklift certifications and aptitude