Brewer I (Beer)

Company: Constellation Brands
Location: Daleville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionA Brewer I is responsible for supporting all aspects of the brewing process including raw materials handling, wort production, yeast management and CIP completion as well as monitoring fermentation and finishing of beer. This employee must be a hardworking, responsible, and self-motivated individual with a passion for the brewing process and a desire to continue learning and growing within the industry. Problem solving skills and attention to detail are also key attributes required of this position. They will communicate with management and other members of the Brewing and Filtration teams to keep operations organized, on time, and maintain a solid workflow. This individual will report to the Brewing Manager and will play a key role in driving the company's high-volume needs and quality expectations. Our facility operates with the need for agility, and flexibility with shifts is a must.Key Responsibilities

• Operating a 100 BBL brewhouse and producing batches from start to finish to include mashing, lautering, boiling, yeast pitching, and knocking out
• Complete tasks in support of wort production including malt handling and milling, hop additions, kettle additions, oxygenation and DO monitoring
• CIP (clean-in-place) of brewing and fermentation vessels, and other equipment
• Follow and execute brew recipes
• Yeast handling and management
• Logging of all brewing related data points and notes from brew day through fermentation and finishing
• Following SOP (standard operating procedure) and direction from senior brewing team members in each phase of brewing and fermentation
• Maintaining clean brewing practices in the brewhouse and cellar
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on brewhouse and cellar equipment
• Conduct inventory counts and log themMinimum Qualifications
  • One to three years' experience in a commercial production brewery or high-volume brewery
  • Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
  • A strong passion for brewing and a desire to advance one's personal growth in the brewing industry
  • Strong organizational habits, a self-motivated work ethic, and good critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • An understanding of all aspects of brewing including cellaring, yeast handling, CIP, and sanitization
  • Flexibility in terms of hours and the ability to work any shift in a 24/7 production environment including weekends and holidays
  • Computer literate with an understanding of Microsoft Office/spreadsheet programs
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work as part of a teamPreferred Qualifications
    • An understanding of quality assurance (QA) methods and techniques, laboratory operations, and basic knowledge of chemistry and biology
    • Prior filtration, cellar, packaging experience
    • Mechanical experience and aptitude
    • Forklift operation or certificationPhysical Requirements/Work Environment
      • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
      • Heavy physical work including climbing stairs, climbing into tanks, pulling hoses, etc.
      • Willing to work in wet, hot and cold conditions
      • Willing to work in consistently loud environments
      • Ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals
      • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistanceLocationDaleville, VirginiaAdditional LocationsJob TypeFull timeJob AreaOperations and ProductionEqual OpportunityConstellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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