Assistant Cidermaker - Yonder Cider Co.

About The Position

Love fermentation? Excited to work with more than 20 different apple varieties? Take pride in your work and keeping your space clean? Then we have the position for you! We are looking for a hardworking, reliable, problem solver to join our team as an assistant cidermaker. This position will assist and execute with the fermentation processes while supporting the Cidermaker in day-to-day operations of the facility, as well as associated needs for clients and production.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute fermentation and filtration processes, including but not limited to: Juice inoculations and ingredient additions
• Operate pumps to perform transfers and racking of juice and fermented cider
• Operate and troubleshoot the cross-flow filter, escalate issues when necessary
• Clean and sanitize tanks, parts and hoses before and after use
• Maintain stored bulk cider quality by scheduling and executing sampling, testing and tasting
• Assist the Cidermaker in planning the pressing schedule, based on internal demand and tank availability
• Assist in pressing operations and the pressing lead, when necessary
• Perform lab analysis of juice and cider, including pH, Titratable acidity, Free SO2, etc.
• Gather samples and assist in bench trials for additions and blends
• Maintain inventory of lab reagents and fermentation ingredients
• Avoid contamination and maintain Yonder’s standard of cleanliness of all production spaces
• Safely operate forklift and pallet jack to move loads within warehouse
• Absorb and maintain a clean and orderly cidery and warehouse environment
• Absorb and assist in performing packaging equipment preventative maintenance schedule
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to and advance good safety practices

Qualifications

• Minimum one to two years beverage production experience
• Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation protocols
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
• Superior time management skills and ability to multitask are a must
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to continually move, lift, and manipulate up to 55 pounds, as well as stand for long periods of time

Compensation & Benefits

• $24 - $27/hr, depending on experience (this position qualifies for overtime)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Healthcare and 3% employer-matched SIMPLE IRA available after waiting period
• Employee discounts, merch and cider allocation

Schedule

Estimated schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, but flexibility is needed due to shifting production schedule; overtime may be required, including on Saturdays, during harvest.