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Founders Brewing Co. - Mahou USA

Cellar Operator

Grand Rapids, MI · Posted Apr 12
SUMMARY
Assists in beer making process by performing the following duties.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
 
• Perform duties necessary to maintain a safe, clean and sanitary fermentation cellar.
 
• Follow established SOP’s towards accomplishing all needs associated in processing from receipt of wort from brewhaus through fermentation process to finished and ready to package beer.
 
• Clean and maintain all cold side brewing equipment through packaging tank.
 
• Maintain and improve overall sanitation and safety levels of brewery.
 
• Monitor fermentation profiles, progress, and temperatures of vessels and glycol system.
 
• Contribute to brewing process as directed in adding of various ingredients to beer.
 
• Participate in all factors of wooden barrel brewing procedures.
 
• Assist other departments when time allows.
 
• Assist in managing inventory and process scheduling through use of Orchestrated Beer and Warehouse Management Systems on a daily basis.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                    
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
• Good candidates must fit in with our enthusiastic and hardworking team environment.
 
• Must be a great communicator.
 
• Possess a mechanical aptitude. 
 
• Candidates should be serious about safety, quality and cleanliness.  
 
• Candidates need to be able to lift up to 100 pounds, be able to twist and turn, be able to reach over your shoulders, and work in standing/walking/ crouching position at a steady pace and love to clean. 
 
• Experience in sanitary food or beverage processing.
 
• Constant cleaning and frequent maintenance is required.
  
• Availability to work days, nights, and weekends is necessary.  
 
• HS Diploma or equivalency required.