Job Description

SUMMARY

The brewer position is full time (4x 10 hour shifts), Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday at our Castroville Production Facility known as ‘The Plant’. This is a rotational position that will require an extensive period of training across all disciplines of our operation. Brewers will be trained to brew on our 50 bbl BrauKon brewhouse, clean & sanitize fermenters, brite tanks and other cellar equipment, and execute transfers of green beer through our centrifuge; learning and mastering the process from start to finish. The position will also support all packaging operations, with training on all packaging equipment, including the Krones filler and the Lambrechts keg racker. Upon completion of training, Brewers will spend each day of the work week under one area of operations - be it brewing, cellar, or packaging operations. This non-exempt hourly position will report directly to our Director of Brewing Operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wort Production (1-2 days / week):
• Following the automation protocol of BrauKon wort production, from grain management and handling to step mashing, decoction and cereal mashing, lautering, adding hops and other ingredients to the kettle, and casting out wort to fermenter.
• Recording all applicable gravities, pH, temperatures, and other requested parameters and maintain required spreadsheets with wort data points taken throughout the process.
• Maintaining sanitary working conditions and equipment at all times
• Assist with harvesting yeast and performing pitch calculations.
• Milling specialty malt and organizing malt in grist handling room; super sack management, cleanliness of malt area.
• Pitching yeast, enzymes, zinc, and hops.
• Inspecting and verifying cellar operations to related tanks. (E.g. Ensuring FVs have been cleaned and sanitized to protocol before knock out).
• Consistently communicating status of daily brews with other brewers, ensuring good communication.
• Cellar Tech (1-2 days / week )
• Execute CIP of Fermenter vessels and brite tanks; Perform cleaning, sanitation, and CO2 purging.
• Complete dry hopping, fruiting, and other dosing on beer throughout various stages of the cellaring.
• Transfer, fine, and centrifuge product.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all brewery equipment & parts, including cellar floors, drains, and tank exteriors.
• Monitor the quality of the product: temperature, gravity, pH, VDK levels, and carbonation on all fermentation vessels and BBTs. Alerts the head brewer and QA/QC manager of any issues or concerns.
• Assist with accurately harvesting yeast and performing pitch calculations.
• Packaging Tech (1-2 days / week )
• Operate the Krones filler; CIP, accept product, fill and seam cans, troubleshoot the in and outfeed.
• Operate up and downstream equipment on the packaging line, including the Depalletizer, Labeler, Pak-Tech applicators and DMM tray packer.
• Operate the Lambrecht keg racker - washing and cleaning kegs, filling kegs and troubleshooting.
• Clean and sanitize all packaging equipment, floors and maintain an organized work environment.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 21+ years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; formal brewing education or a college degree preferred
• 1-2 years of professional brewing experience required
• Strong understanding of the brewing process
• Forklift certified or ability to undergo certification training
• Team player that also works well independently
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Strong problem solving skills
• Professional, courteous, and embodies the hospitality that we stand for as a company
• Adaptable with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing company
• Passion for beer, enthusiastic about the process, and a desire to learn

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Able to maneuver on uneven ground
• Able to read and follow written English instructions
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and crawl on occasion
• Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
• Able to safely navigate crowded spaces
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor production environments which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors with reasonable safety accommodations
• Work safely with chemicals with reasonable safety accommodations
• Follow safety guidelines and adhere to PPE standards
• Computer literate
• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.

PERKS / BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - 100% employee premium covered by employer
• 401K with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• PPE stipend
• Brewery merchandise stipend
• Complimentary beer with in-house and take home privileges.
• Employee discounts on food and beverage at our Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas locations.

ABOUT ALVARADO STREET BREWERY

Alvarado Street Brewery was founded by the Hill family in 2014. What started as a neighborhood brewery restaurant in Downtown Monterey has evolved into five locations dedicated to serving Monterey county’s locals and visitors alike. We are committed first and foremost to the community we serve. Beer is a common thread that brings people together of all backgrounds and walks of life, and we welcome everyone through our doors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alvarado Street Brewery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning/transitioned, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.