Brewer and Cellar Operator

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is a cross-departmental production role that includes all brew house and cellar operations, as well as packaging assistance on a rotational basis and occasional lab duties. As an overview, your role would include the following tasks:

• Execute all aspects of grain handling and wort production
• Execute all aspects of cellar operations
• Execute all centrifuge filtration and brite beer handling
• Regularly assist with kegging, canning and bottling as needed
• Regularly assist with lab tasks, including but not limited to gravities, VDKs, and cell counts
• Periodically assist with recipe development and brews on our ten barrel pub systems

HELPFUL ATTRIBUTES

In order to do this job well, the following experience, qualities, and skills would give you a head start:

• Two or more years of professional brewing experience
• A comprehensive understanding of brewing, cellaring, filtration and packaging techniques
• Comfortable operating automated brewing and CIP equipment
• Strong communication skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional, cross-departmental team environment
• Able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Flexible, able to adapt to the ever changing needs and schedule of a production facility
• Able to self-start, self-motivate, and exercise accountability 
• Consistent contributor to team camaraderie and a positive, good humored working environment
• Passionate about craft beer and delivering excellence
• Thirsty for knowledge and improving skills

REQUIREMENTS

A few non-negotiable requirements for the role

• 21+ years of age
• Able to:
• Work around heavy equipment/machinery
• Lift up to 55 lbs and push up to 165 lbs
• Follow SOP protocols.
• Bend, lift, reach, and stand on your feet for 8-10 hours

COMPENSATION

We are offering this as an hourly position with room for growth within the company. Compensation for this role is between $23.00 and $27.50 depending on your individual background and experience. In addition to hourly compensation, we offer 2 weeks accrued PTO, 3 day accrued sick pay, paid government holidays, subsidized health and dental insurance, plus matching 401K after one year of employment. Oh, we almost forgot… beer, merch, discounts at the pub, and access to local ski passes. Yew!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

FiftyFifty Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status.

ABOUT FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is an independent family owned and operated brewing company located in the Lake Tahoe mountain town of Truckee CA, and consists of craft beer manufacturing and brewpub restaurant operations. Established in 2007, FiftyFifty has won multiple World Beep Cup, GABF and European Beer Star medals, including the GABF Brewing Group of the Year, and is a rapidly growing, forward thinking company that loves beer, people and the active outdoor lifestyle.   

We believe in working hard, playing hard, and that being corporate doesn’t have to mean being stuffy. We all have a passion for life, work, play, and craft beer. Our company is rooted in hard work, process engagement, creative thinking, camaraderie, and the ability to strike the right balance of work and play. As a small growing team, we deeply value each member, their skills, and what they contribute to the operation. We chose the location of Truckee so that we can live our dream everyday, and be part of a community that shares in that dream.