First Shift Production Brewer

Grand Armory Brewing Company is a fast-growing, award-winning, craft brewery located in Grand Haven, MI. Our taproom opened in July of 2015 at the Armory Building, a historic facility located at 17 S 2nd St in the heart of Grand Haven’s downtown district, just block from the waterfront and Lake Michigan’s beaches.

Position Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to work for a dynamic, entrepreneurial company. We are looking to add a First ShiftProduction Brewer to our team. You will gain valuable experience on the brew deck and play a key role in the growth and production of our beers. Employee benefits include competitive pay with the potential for advancement opportunities based on business and employee aligned goals, Health/Dental Insurance, HSA, PTO, 401(k) and more! Continuous education opportunities are encouraged along with the ability to run our pilot system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Wort production on our 15bbl Premier stainless brewhouse
• CIP of brewhouse
• Prepare, mill in grains and weigh out hops for brewing
• Transfer of beer to fermentation tanks
• Miscellaneous cellar operations including yeast handling and pitching, dry hopping, and general cleaning and sanitizing
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on-time
• Knowledge of instrumentation

Additional Requirements

• Mash in, Mash out, wort transfer, yeast pitching, gravity checks, pH testing, sample taking, knockout, and oxygenation
• Brewhouse to tank beer transfers in an aseptic manner
• Maintaining clean grain area and mill room
• Setting up grain for batches
• CIP Brewhouse
• Capable of standing on your feet for long periods of time
• Reliable transport to work
• Physical capabilities of regularly lifting 55 pounds up to shoulder height and maneuvering up to 165 pounds
• Comfortable working at heights, in cramped spaces or awkward positions, and in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a noisy environment
• Capable of following all safety procedures while working with potentially hazardous machinery, chemicals with proper PPE and safeguards in place
• Ability to follow all brewhouse SOP’s

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the brewing process
• 1 to 2 years Shift Brewing experience
• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent communication, time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Understanding of OSHA and industry standard safety measures
• Commitment to quality, safety, and hard work
• Report all low levels of inventory to Production Manager as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Brewing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person