Brewer

The Beer’d Brewing Company was opened in 2012 with a three-barrel brewhouse focusing on hop-forward Ales and has grown to produce 6,000 BBLs annually. With a sales-forward approach, The Beer’d Brewing Company maintains a sizable self-distribution model within Connecticut and partners with wholesalers for distribution in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. The Beer’d Brewing Company has two facilities, one in Stonington with a 15 bbl brewhouse and the second in Groton with a 20 bbl brewhouse.

About Our Brewer Role

The Brewer is responsible for performing a variety of fundamental and support tasks befitting a production brewery, including all cellar, packaging, canning, bottling, and general housekeeping operations, with assistance in brewhouse and maintenance duties as needed.

Primary Function

The Brewer is responsible for performing a variety of fundamental and support tasks befitting a production brewery, including all cellar, packaging, canning, bottling, and general housekeeping operations, with assistance in brewhouse and maintenance duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Daily Operations

? Supports The Beer’d Brewing Co.’s Core Values and Focus

? Adheres to and advances the “Safety Always” culture of The Bee'd Brewing Company.

? Assists in and performs beer production operations, including cellar and laboratory processes, filtration, vessel CIP, and other beer production tasks.

? Assists in and performs packaging operations, including keg, canning, and bottle filling, labeling, palletizing, wrapping, and warehousing.

? Assists in and performs essential warehousing functions, including accepting and fulfilling shipments, and inventorying materials.

? Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment as assigned.

? Supports fellow brewery staff in their respective responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Brewer.

? Maintain detailed records and quality control reporting.

? Maintain inventories of raw and finished goods.

Other

? Represent Beer’d at industry technical events, conferences, and marketing events

? Assist in public tours, education, tastings, and interactions with brewery guests.

? Must become Cicerone Level 1 Beer Server Certified within six months of hire. If this is not achieved, a plan of action will be put in place.

Education, Experience and Skills

? Bachelor’s degree required

? Prior experience on a minimum 15-barrel brewhouse in a full production brewery

? Experience working in a multi facility organization desired

? A minimum 5 years practical, professional brewing, packaging, maintenance, and quality control experience

? 2+ Years management and leadership experience required

? Experience creating, experimenting, and brewing multiple styles of beer

? Prior knowledge of barrel-aging and brewing sours is a plus

? In depth knowledge of yeast strains, hop varieties, grain varieties, grain roasts, etc.

? Ability to communicate effectively

? Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment

? Writing and math skills are necessary to accurately complete a dilution calculation, volume, flow, density, weight, length, pressure and other unit conversions, calculate beer volumes/losses and alcohol content

? Strong work ethic and self-starter

? Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration

? High level of attention to detail and strong communication skills

? Solid working knowledge with brewery ERP systems (Ekos, Keg Id, Orchestrated Beer, etc)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, however employees are expected to be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00am- 5:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Must be open and able to travel by all methods. This position requires occasional travel to breweries and other taproom locations. Occasional travel outside the local area and overnight stays may be required.

Work Environment

? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

? The employee may work with hazardous materials and utilities.

? The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment.

? The employee may at times work around high voltage, flame, hot water, steam, broken glass, and CO2 sources.

? The employee frequently works in a sanitary environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person