Brewer

Job DetailsJob Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL 60625Salary Range: $26.50 - $30.00 HourlyJOB SUMMARY: The Brewing/Cellar Operator position is a fully trained brewer and cellar operator who can independently execute shift work across both the brewhouse and cellar at Half Acre Beer Company’s production facility. This role is responsible for all aspects of wort production on our 30 bbl Braukon brewhouse and all cellar operations including yeast and fermentation management, beer transfers, and tank cleaning and sanitization. This individual will operate with a critical focus on safety, cleanliness, organization, consistency, and quality. Shifts will consist of five consecutive 8 hour days and can be Monday – Friday, Tuesday – Saturday, or Sunday – Thursday. Shift timing will rotate on a schedule, with first shift starting at 5:00am and last shift ending as late as 11:00pm. Exact shift times may fluctuate slightly based on day-to-day demand. Personnel may be assigned to brewhouse or cellar duties on any given day based on production needs. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Brewhouse Grain loading and milling Mashing Lautering Graining out Boiling Hop additions Wort cooling Wort aeration Hot side gravity and pH measurements Calculations and recipe adjustment Brewhouse equipment CIP Facilitate dry grain silo fills Facilitate spent grain silo emptying Cellar Fermentation vessel CIP, passivation, and sanitization BBT CIP, passivation, sanitization, and purging Yeast handling, including operation of yeast brink and Aber Perfect Pitch Dry hopping, including operation of scissor lift and Handtmann Hop to the Top Diacetyl testing, including sample prep with bench-top centrifuge Sidestreaming of hops and yeast, including offloading sidestream tanks Beer transfer, including operation of GEA HB1 centrifuge Beer carbonation, including operation of Anton Paar CBOX and Zahm DO measurement with CBOX Operation of infusion tank for adding specialty ingredients Spirit barrel work, including prepping, filling, and emptying barrels Shared Commitment to company safety program Gravity, pH, and temperature readings on tanks Boiler and hot water management Tracking of all production stages with Crafted ERP General equipment autonomous maintenance and regular cleaning of work areas Sensory evaluation of beer at various stages of production Communicating well with other brewing, cellaring, and packaging staff. QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Constant commitment to safety and quality Ability to work early morning or late evening shifts, as well as weekend work Proficiency in wort production and fermentation management Strong understanding of proper sanitary technique Tuned-in to the critical factors that dictate beer quality Mechanically-minded with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues Detail oriented and thorough in all tasks Strong critical thinking with the ability to assess and solve problems independently Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time across brewhouse and cellar duties Reliable, punctual, and efficient Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team Hold oneself accountable for maintaining a clean and organized work environment Conscientious, keeping in mind the needs of others as well as your own Passion and pride for creating beer consistent with the culture of Half Acre Working understanding of total process flow from grain to package, including how upstream decisions affect downstream quality Ability to recognize deviation from standard operating procedures and accepted practice Willingness to share knowledge and skills with less experienced team members Effectively gives and receives feedback; participates in continuous improvement efforts EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year of experience with brewing and cellaring in a fast-paced brewery environment Demonstrated competency in brewing theory and brewhouse/cellar operations Experience working with brewhouse automation a plus Experience working with Crafted ERP a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 55 lbs. overhead Must be able to maneuver equipment in tight spaces Must be able to maneuver 165 lb kegs on the floor Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours at a time Must be able to work in tight spaces where twisting, reaching, and climbing is required