Brewer I

About the role

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger.

We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable.

The story of Devils Backbone Brewing Company goes like this: years ago, our founders, Steve and Heidi Crandall, were on a ski trip in the Alps when they tried their first craft beer, a German Weisse at a brewpub & it was like no beer they had ever tasted. So, to satisfy their thirst for a local haunt that served craft European-style beers, they started a whole brewery complete with a full-on brewpub for locals and visitors.

In 2016, Devils Backbone Brewing Company was acquired by Anheuser-Busch. Since then, we’ve continued to brew award-winning beers that we’re proud of, as well as share our beers with more friends than ever before!

Responsibilities

The Brewer operates our 120-barrel automated brewing systems. Aspects of this system include milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, whirlpool, and wort cooling. In addition, the Brewer is responsible for pre- and post-cleaning and sanitation of all transfer lines and vessels.

• Continually maintain all beer production areas including equipment (mill room, brewhouse, fermentation, filtration, spent grain area, bulk grain and grain storage area, as well as all walkways and driveways around or leading to brewhouse and cellar)
• Assist maintenance technicians with equipment maintenance and repairs
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to maintain a clean working environment
• Attend production meetings and contribute to product improvement
• Operate and monitor electronic and computerized brew systems
• Work closely with brewing team to achieve desired quality and production targets
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with company standard operating procedures and guidelines (SOP/SOG)
• Keep accurate inventory and quality management of raw materials and chemicals
• Periodic handling of hazardous chemicals
• Keep accurate daily production records per company and Federal Requirements
• Follow all safety procedures
• May represent Devils Backbone Brewing Company at beer festivals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be 21-years of age. Minimum of two years of brewing experience as assistant brewer or brewer preferred. Brewing education, certification, or undergraduate education preferred.

• Must be able to operate forklift (training provided), and a pallet jack
• General knowledge of practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in production and pub-style brewing
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with a production environment
• Ability to interpret technical bulletins and schematics on equipment
• Involves frequent walking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 50lbs routinely, occasional lifting of 100-150lbs
• May require standing for long periods of time (4+ consecutive hours)
• Must be able to work with fitted face respirator (provided) for periods not to exceed 30-minutes

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

Pay and Schedule

SALARY: $23.20/hour, bonus eligible

LOCATION: Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom - Lexington, VA

SHIFT: (5) 8-hour shifts/week Shift includes:

• 1st shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm (Monday – Friday)
• 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Monday – Friday)
• 3rd shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am (Sunday – Thursday)
• Occasional Saturday
• Potentially adding weekend shift in the near future
• Shifts may rotate on a quarterly basis and include morning, evening, and overnight
• Shift pay differentials during evening and overnight hours