What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cellar Operator position at Avery Brewing?
Cellar Operator
Purpose: The Avery Cellar Operator takes ownership of beer quality and yield from the Cellar to the package. Dry-hopping, adjunct additions, tank cleaning, and yeast maintenance are all responsibilities of the Cellar Operator. This role is a Monday- Thursday or Tuesday - Friday shift position.
Responsibilities:
Beer maintenance, yeast monitoring, dry hopping, and additions of sanitary post-
fermentation ingredients.
fermentation ingredients.
- Must be able to work closely with the lab daily regarding fermentation management, and cellar processes.
- CIP using both manual and automated processes of fermenters, BBTs, pipe fencing.
- Thorough knowledge and capable of support for both brewhouse and packaging operations.
- Must maintain a safe and tidy work space.
- Take direction on daily tasks by Senior Cellar Operators and Cellar Management.
- Communicate daily issues and positive highlights in a daily shift report.
- Attend sensory education and panel when available.
Requirements/Experience/Skills:
One year of Cellar-specific experience in a professional brewing setting preferred OR two years experience in related production department.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, task-oriented environment with the ability to efficiently multitask during an 8 or 10 hour shift.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to work closely with Engineering to troubleshoot and correct issues.
- Willing to work a rotating schedule across two shifts (AM,PM).
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to work in hot, cold and/or wet conditions for extended periods of time.
- Knowledge and capabilities of following PPE, GMP, and HACCP rules and regulations.
Physical requirements:
Able to lift 20kg. boxes to shoulder height.
- Able to do repetitive work requiring twisting, bending, pulling, and pushing in tight areas.
- Ability to stand for the duration of a shift.
- Ability to climb a ladder.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
$19.00 - $22.00 depending on experience. Depending on shift, this role is entitled to additional Shift Premium pay. Benefits include paid company holidays, health and dental coverage, generous food and beer perks, paid time off, paid sick time, 401(k) matching, and more. Additional health insurance coverage and additional paid time off benefits are available.
Salary : $19 - $22