Brewing Operator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all work and safety rules, including wearing of personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, gloves, hat and/or hairnet, respiratory/air mask, emergency breathing equipment, goggles, rubber boots, ear plugs, safety harness, arm gauntlets, insulated clothing, face shields, and hard-composite or steal toe shoes)
• Work with and/or around hazardous chemicals (i.e. caustics, acids, ammonia) with personal protection equipment, and on-site training
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, health standard, and sanitation as mandated by FDA regulations, Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies – municipal, state and federal
• Be comfortable to operate a forklift – with in-house training and certification
• Be able to operate handheld scanner and keyboard – with in-house training
• Be able to read work orders, machinery and equipment controls for operation and operate computer
• Have mathematical ability for inventories and record keeping
• Be able to operate and maneuver high pressure air and water hoses (hot and cold) for cleaning machinery and floors
• Follow all GMP and food safety rules including ones specific for the job function

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a production facility, ideally with direct exposure to beverage or food manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining processing equipment, such as brewing vessels, pumps, and filtration systems including routine clean in place (CIP) procedures and general sanitation practices
• Experience monitoring and adjusting process parameters, conducting sampling for quality control, and performing process troubleshooting as needed
• Able to follow standard operating procedures, work safely with raw materials and chemicals, and accurately complete required production documentation
• Previous work in an environment that demands multitasking and teamwork to achieve production targets and maintain product quality
• Experience in working with computer controlled automated equipment
• Intermediate PC skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Strong verbal communication skills to collaborate with coworkers and department leaders
• Ability to be flexible to work shift schedules including weekend and holiday shifts