Brewing Operator

We Are Currently Hiring a Brewing Operator - Breinigsville, PA

This position is responsible for monitoring and carrying out brew house, fermenting, filtration, blending processes, and operations. Candidates must be self-starters willing to accept "operational responsibility" and work any shift, including weekends.

What You'll Brew

• Monitor and directly manage:
  
  
  
  • Brew House
  • Fermenting
  • Filtration
  • Blending processes and operations
  
  
• Record and troubleshoot process data (temperature, flow, etc.)
• Communicate effectively across teams
• Supply lines with material or product
• Perform cleaning, sanitation, and foaming duties
• Accurately enter inventory records in ERP system at point of use
• Troubleshoot and escalate inventory discrepancies
• Sanitize equipment using:
  
  
  
  • Foaming equipment
  • Hoses, brooms, shovels, brushes, scrapers, squeegees
  • Chemicals
  
  
• Unload materials from:
  
  
  
  • Rail cars
  • Trucks
  • Totes, drums, pallets
  
  
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Operate forklifts safely and effectively
• Perform quality checks, testing, and complete paperwork
• Conduct equipment and product changeovers using tools
• Assist other operators and departments with:
  
  
  
  • Training
  • Repair work
  • Equipment operation
  
  
• Perform work and cleaning in confined space areas
• Support overtime needs, including:
  
  
  
  • 12-hour shifts
  • Nights, weekends, holidays
  
  

Working Conditions

• Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot/cold room environments
• Work in a complex, equipment-dense environment requiring high situational awareness
• Work overtime as needed (12-hour days, weekends, holidays)
• Clean and work in confined areas such as tanks and vessels

What Ingredients You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and systems
• Experience with participative leadership and time management
• Proven success in a collaborative team environment
• Highly effective multi-tasker with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Proficient in MS Outlook and able to learn brewery operation systems
• Availability to support 8 or 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment physical exam
• May require respirator use and fit test
• Regular walking/standing for up to 11 hours on various surfaces
• Climb stairs, work from heights or elevated platforms
• Wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection, hard hat)
• Lift at least 60 lbs
• Forklift operators may need to sit for prolonged periods and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception

Compensation

• Level: 9
• In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $22.40 per hour.

Some Perks

• Healthcare from day one
• Stock purchase plan
• 401k options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness programs and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

Talk to your recruiter about eligibility.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Applicants needing accommodation during the job application process can contact: jobs@bostonbeer.com