Cellarman

The Cellar / Packaging Operator will be responsible for conduction all aspects of cellar and packaging operations to ensure the product meets required specifications.

This is a full-time position within our production facility. The Packaging Lead oversees all packaging activities, maintenance and proper function of equipment and operating staff covering canning, bottling, equipment maintenance, and packaging supplies inventories.

Job Summary 

Cellar-

• Learn, understand, and operate all cellar piping and equipment.
• Perform CIP on all equipment, piping according to standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Learn and perform all cellar processes including beer finishing, yeast handling, transfers, blending, non-beer related processes, etc.
• Follow safety protocol and SOPs for all processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and complete duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Correctly and accurately weighs and stages hops, adjuncts and brewing aids as required for cellar operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Packaging-

• Operate, troubleshoot, clean and maintain all packaging equipment.
• Lead packaging team members with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Track and Monitor finished goods inventories
• Ensure compliance with operational policies and safety standards to ensure the health and wellness of team members and cleanliness of equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining beer quality throughout the packaging process.
• Maintain QA/QC equipment and accurate data logs of analyses.
• Understand production systems and diagnoses sources of machine failure to make necessary repairs.
• Shipping & Receiving, Maintenance 
• Create and implement a maintenance plan for all equipment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in beer cellaring/packaging or related industry Knowledge of the fermentation process
• Experience with a canning-line is required
• Passion for the art and science of brewing
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Ability to work in hot/cold and wet environments
• Attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs, as needed.
• Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls. 
• Basic troubleshooting skills in a brewing/manufacturing setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in a brewing environment.
• Degree in Brewing Science/Technology, a plus.
• Familiarity with Ekos platform, a plus.