Brewer I

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

• Produces 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 issues.
• Adheres to all schedules, adjusts 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.

Job Qualifications

• A 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!