Cider Maker I

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch yeast/nutrients; monitor gravities and temperatures.
• Schedule rackings, fermentations, and the fining of cider.
• Deaerate and carbonate finished product to exact specifications.
• Taste and blend ciders—developing a palate for consistency and innovation.
• Offload raw juice and manage ingredient storage.
• Conduct sanitary transfers of liquid ingredients using pumps and hoses.
• Operate specialized equipment, including our centrifuge and pasteurization systems.
• Perform rigorous CIPs on brite tanks and fermentation vessels.
• Maintain and manage meticulous data in Google Sheets or our ERP system.
• Conduct lab procedures (titrations, cell counts, etc.) to ensure product stability.
• Adhere to all sanitation and quality control processes without exception.

Qualifications

• Experience or Hustle: Previous production experience is preferred, but we will fully train anyone with the right work ethic, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude.
• Availability: Ability to work at least one of our core shifts (6am-2pm or 12pm-8pm).
• Physicality: Ability to perform physically demanding work in a production environment.
• Communication: Ability to give and receive "unfiltered" feedback in a fast-paced setting.
• Bonus Points for:
• Previous cellar, brewery, or food/beverage manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of pasteurization, heat exchange, or fluid transfer.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and ERP systems.
• A background or interest in food science, chemistry, or biology.

What We Offer

• Time Off: 16 PTO days in your first year + paid holidays, sick days, and bereavement.
• Family Support: Paid parental leave.
• The Future: 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Health: Medical and dental insurance from day one + company-paid short-term disability.
• Support: Annual PPE stipend for your gear.
• The Perks: Company-wide holiday party and a consistent cider allowance.