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Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that’s in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING

• You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.
• Candidate must be able to work 1st shift (5 AM - 1:30 PM / Sunday - Thursday)
  Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3077

GET TO KNOW THIS ROLE

The Assistant Brewer position is a critical contributor to the production processes throughout the brewing department. This role is responsible for a wide variety of duties in support of the Brewing Department production needs, including raw materials receiving, staging and handling, Cellar work, use of the automation and database systems for process and inventory control and adjustments using WMS system scanners, process component cleaning, area housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned. All duties must be performed safely, and with high-level attention to detail in accordance to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and best practices.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs routine work for the brewhouse and cellar, including material receiving, inventory control, brewhouse and cellar hops preparation, basic equipment maintenance and cleaning, and material staging for brewing, cellar and filtration areas.
• Certified and proficient in utilizing inventory control software (Phoenix WMS and Switchboard) for material receiving, data entry and lot tracking for FIFO and traceability programs.
• Certified and proficient in operation of department forklifts, standup lift, squeeze clamp tool, torpedo clamp tool, cart caddy, scissor or boom lift, and forklift battery exchange.
• Use process automation systems for cellar process control.
• Hop use management, including precise weighing of hops according to defined recipes.
• CIP/COP of tanks, lines, and hardware using automated & manual systems.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and contributes to mobile equipment safety program. Conducts thorough forklift inspections, escalates safety concerns, interacts with Mobile Equipment Specialist to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, reports property damage and demonstrates ownership until the problem is resolved.
• Adjusts material and raw materials inventory, manages FIFO best practices and conducts cycle counts using Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy.
• Assist Brewers with manual material dosing operations in both brewing and filtration areas as needed.
• Maintenance, rebuild of hardware and work order writing to address equipment and facilities issues; check out of parts from storeroom as needed.
• Trained in and participates in the company Lock Out / Tag Out / Try Out (LOTOTO) and Confined Space programs.
• Maintain an organized, sanitary, and safe work area in accordance with 5S principles and GMP; performs routine GMP/5S audits and maintains ownership of work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned and assists other team members as needed.