Brewer At Buoy Beer Co.

Buoy Beer Company is seeking a Full-time Brewer (~30 – 40 hrs p/w) to take ownership and pride in creating amazing beers, including our traditionally made European lagers and NW inspired ales. We’re a hard-working and growing operation and are looking for the right person to grow with us. The ideal candidate will be flexible, open to learning, a team player, and takes ownership of their work. You will work with our entire Production team to brew beers for distribution throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Along with knowing your way around a brewery, fitting in with our team and town are the most important aspects to us. You should be able to enjoy life with us, but also work hard in what has been a constantly evolving venture, which also includes our Craft Distillery, Pilot House Distilling and our distributor in WA, River Barrel Distributing.

Job Duties:

• Brewing and Cellaring duties on our 4 vessel 50bbl system
• Raw ingredient handling, transferring wort/beer, yeast handling, monitoring fermentations, etc.
• Operate brewhouse with great attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, proper gravities, etc.)
• Yeast management, which includes harvesting and pitching
• CIP and Sanitization on all vessels (brewhouse, fermenters, and bright tanks)
• Assist with running our barrel program and potential cross-over with our distillery
• Partake in our on-site wastewater management process
• Support packaging team duties (kegging, in-house canning line, bottling)
• Jump in and assist the warehouse team as needed
• Collaborate and assist the QA/QC team
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional brewing experience and/or related degree a must
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow SOP’s and other requirements
• Put safety first; for yourself and your team members
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with a diverse team of people
• Brewing is a physical job - Able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly, bend, work in tight places and in elevated spaces.
• Prepared to work in various climates and conditions, in- and outdoors (wet, windy, hot, smelly…)
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Experience with Orchestrated Beer (OBeer) software or similar brewing software is a plus
• Take pride in our sustainable practices (recycling, waste reduction, etc.)
• Treat all teammates with respect at all times
• Passionate about your work, the craft beverage industry, and our community

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience ($20 - 23 to start)
• 100% employer-paid base health insurance with additional electives*
• Participation in the Company’s Retirement Plan with up to 2.5% match*
• Paid holidays, plus 80 PTO hours per year (pro-rated in the 1st year), which increases the longer you’re with us
• Work gear stipend*
• Beer and merchandise perks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Plan and Financial Fitness tools

* Waiting period applies

Buoy Beer Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and implements policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees. Post-offer background check may be required.

Check out our social media (@buoybeer) and website (buoybeer.com) to find out a bit more about us. If you’re interested to apply or learn more, please send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to Jobs at Buoybeer.com and let us know which position you're applying for.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Brewing training and/or: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person