Assistant Brewer - Packaging

JOB DESCRIPTION

Penrose Brewing is a growing production brewery located in Geneva, Illinois, a Western suburb of Chicago. The ideal Packaging Brewer is mechanically inclined, able to work in a clean and organized fashion and willing to be a contributing member our Team.

This is a Full-time position (40 hrs / week). Compensation will be dependent upon experience. Health Insurance, accrued Paid Time Off and Holidays are included.

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable work ethic

• A respect for beer

• The ability to multi task and think on your feet

• Possess the ability to be flexible and maintain composure in a fast-paced setting

• A strong mechanical thought process

• Self starter that doesn’t wait around to be assigned tasks

• Be organized and able to clean up after yourself

QUALIFICATIONS

• An understanding of the brewing, finishing and packaging processes of beer

• Consideration will be given to candidates with Brewery production experience

• Canning line operation experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift 35 lb. cases of beer, 44 lb. boxes of hops, 55 lb. sacks of grain, and move 165 lb. kegs of beer
• Be able to operate packaging equipment for extended periods of time while wearing appropriate PPE

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The packaging stage in a brewery is one of the most crucial pieces of ensuring a beer’s quality as it reaches the drinker. This position is responsible for performing any and all aspects of packaging our beer in its final container.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Ensuring the safety of all Penrose team members and patrons throughout the facility

• Wear proper PPE at all times

SOPs

• Follow all written and verbal SOPs and work towards improving every brewery action across the team

SANITATION

• Monitor and maintain sanitation practices throughout the brewery

• Work in a clean and organized fashion

CIP/TRANSFER

• Perform CIP of Brite Beer Tank according to SOPs

• Transfer beer to Brite Beer Tank utilizing sanitary and low oxygen techniques.

FINISHING OPERATIONS

• Measure CO2 in finished beer and add carbonation to desired level as required by recipes

• Monitor taste standards of finished beer and be able to identify potential off flavors and contributing factors

KEGGING

• Monitor operation of Keg Washer and troubleshoot any operational issues

• Ensure proper filling of kegs as well as taste compliance of beer going in

PACKAGING LINES

• Efficiently operate canning line through depalletization, date coding, filling, seaming, labeling, and packing off

• Deeply understand the double seaming process

• Maintain seam quality through measurement, inspection, tear down, and seamer adjustments

• Keep detailed records of packaging quantities and quality measurements

• Participate in wild beer bottling utilizing manual fillers, cappers and corkers

• Create PM procedures and follow them for Packaging and Utility equipment

• Maintain inventory levels of canning supplies

• Maintain Quality Lab Samples

SHIPPING

• Stage shipments based on BOLs and load trucks

• Unload shipments and put away in appropriate places

• Operate a Forklift in a controlled and safe manner

UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly upkeep on Boiler, Air Compressors, Glycol Chillers, Cooler Condensing Units etc

• Be able to identify when equipment is not running correctly, source the root cause and track down solutions to fix

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person