Production Brewer
Job Summary
A production brewer at Half Acre Beer Co. is a qualified brewer who can execute shift work on our brewhouse. The brewer will primarily be responsible for all aspects of wort production on our 30 bbl Braukon brewhouse. This position will also have a goal of full cross-training in the cellar. This individual will operate with a critical focus on safety, cleanliness, organization, consistency, and quality. Shifts will primarily be Monday – Friday with a Sunday – Thursday shift shared via rotation amongst all brewers. Shift timing will rotate on a routine schedule, with first shift starting at 5:00am and last shift ending around 9:00pm.
The anticipated pay rate for this position is $23 – $27/hourly (actual compensation will be determined based on knowledge, experience, skills, and other factors permitted by law).
Duties/Responsibilities
- Grain loading and milling
- Mashing
- Lautering
- Graining out
- Boiling
- Hop additions
- Wort cooling
- Wort aeration
- Hot side gravity and pH measurements
- Calculations and on the fly process/recipe adjustment
- Brewhouse equipment CIP
- Boiler and water management
- Facilitate dry grain silo fills
- Facilitate spent grain silo emptying
Required Skills
- Wort production
- Fermentation management
- Sanitary technique
- Mechanically-minded
- Organizational skills
- Reliable, punctual, and efficient
- Strong critical thinking with the ability to assess and solve issues
- Tuned in to the critical factors that dictate beer quality
- Commitment to company safety program
- Work independently and with others cooperatively
- Exude the same passion and pride for creating beer that exists at the core of all of our brewery staff
- Hard working and selfless acts, and must be able to achieve harmony among all brewery employees
Beneficial Experience
- A minimum of one year experience with brewing and/or cellaring in a fast-paced brewery environment
- Experience working with brewhouse automation a plus
- Experience working with OrchestratedBEER 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 time
- Must be able to work in tight spaces where twisting, reaching, and climbing is required
Our Commitment
Half Acre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Full-Time/Part-Time Benefits
All full-time (30+ hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5%.
• 60% Half Acre-paid health, dental and vision insurance for new employees (dependent coverage available for an additional cost)
• 100% Half Acre-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Eligibility to enroll in insurance begins the first day of the month following hire date
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
• Paid sick and vacation time (as outlined below)
• 11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time:
• Begins accruing monthly on day 1 of employment.
• Full-time employees receive up to 60 hours of paid sick leave each year (prorated).
• Rollover up to 80 hrs paid sick leave per year
Paid Leave for Any Reason (Vacation Time):
• Year 1 – 2: 10 days (.833 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 3 – 6: 15 days (1.25 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 7 – 9: 18 days (1.5. days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 10+: 20 days (1.66 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Additional 20-day sabbatical in year 10
• Up to 16 hours of year-end Paid Leave rollover
All part-time (less than 30 hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5% (minimum hours worked eligibility threshold must be met in order to participate)
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
Paid sick and vacation time:
• 1 hour Paid Leave for 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours total/year
• Up to 16 hours year-end Paid Leave rollover
• 1 hour Paid Sick Leave for every 35 hours worked up to 60 hours/year
• Rollover up to 80 hours paid sick leave per year
• Paid holidays when brewery is closed on a day when you are normally scheduled to work
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5%.
• 60% Half Acre-paid health, dental and vision insurance for new employees (dependent coverage available for an additional cost)
• 100% Half Acre-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Eligibility to enroll in insurance begins the first day of the month following hire date
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
• Paid sick and vacation time (as outlined below)
• 11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time:
• Begins accruing monthly on day 1 of employment.
• Full-time employees receive up to 60 hours of paid sick leave each year (prorated).
• Rollover up to 80 hrs paid sick leave per year
Paid Leave for Any Reason (Vacation Time):
• Year 1 – 2: 10 days (.833 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 3 – 6: 15 days (1.25 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 7 – 9: 18 days (1.5. days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 10+: 20 days (1.66 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Additional 20-day sabbatical in year 10
• Up to 16 hours of year-end Paid Leave rollover
All part-time (less than 30 hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5% (minimum hours worked eligibility threshold must be met in order to participate)
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
Paid sick and vacation time:
• 1 hour Paid Leave for 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours total/year
• Up to 16 hours year-end Paid Leave rollover
• 1 hour Paid Sick Leave for every 35 hours worked up to 60 hours/year
• Rollover up to 80 hours paid sick leave per year
• Paid holidays when brewery is closed on a day when you are normally scheduled to work