Brewer I

Job Summary

The Brewer position at Goose Island is responsible for day-to-day operations in the Brewhouse or Cellar. This includes but is not limited to wort and beer production, barrel aging, dry hopping, and sanitation. This is a full-time position at the Fulton Street Brewery and is a perfect position for someone with some brewing experience looking to take the next step in their brewing career.

Salary

SALARY: $25.95/hour + shift premiums, bonus eligible

Shift

SCHEDULE: 10 Hour rotating shifts, 4 days a week, Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. Rotation of shifts occurs every 6 weeks, and shifts include: 1st shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm 1.5 shift: 12:00pm – 10:00pm 2nd shift: 2:00pm -10:00pm 3rd shift: 9:00pm – 7:00am

About the Role

ROLE SUMMARY: The Brewer position at Goose Island is responsible for day-to-day operations in the Brewhouse or Cellar. This includes but is not limited to wort and beer production, barrel aging, dry hopping, and sanitation. This is a full-time position at the Fulton Street Brewery and is a perfect position for someone with some brewing experience looking to take the next step in their brewing career.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing quality wort and beer which adhere to our specifications and schedule.
• Ensures proper CIP and sanitation practices to maintain general area cleanliness and prevent contamination issue.
• Adheres to all schedules, adjust when needed, and follows all process controls for wort and beer production.
• Troubleshoots issues, finds root causes, implements effective solutions, and escalates problems when needed.
• Promptly reports deviations from product specifications or SOPs and makes sure all daily paperwork is completed properly.
• Maintains cleanliness and order throughout the brewery while adhering to existing SOPs and sanitation requirements.
• Daily interaction with other operations departments including lab, packaging, and maintenance.
• Helps fellow brewers work toward and champions a safety-first culture
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others, required to audit area/tasks for safety compliance and communicate with EHS manager to ensure compliance to company and OSHA policies.
• Must be comfortable working within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Attendance at all applicable brewing, safety, environmental, taste panel, sensory meetings, and trainings.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in a brewing environment, certification from recognized brewing school preferred.
• Must be willing to work varying and flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Thorough understanding of the brewing process and brewing quality control.

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!