Brewer

Compensation Type: This is an hourly, non-exempt role.  IABC covers 60% of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for all full-time employees.  After 1 year we encourage you to join our 401k and take advantage of a company match of 100% of your first 3% contribution and a 50% match for your next 2% contribution.  IABC proudly offers an annual bonus based on company profits.  We also provide employees with 15 days of paid time off plus 9 paid company holidays, a monthly cell phone allowance, and an annual allowance for personal protective equipment (like steel toed boots or prescription safety glasses).

Location: Garnerville and Beacon

Reports to: Head Brewer

Supervisory Roles: This role will supervise a team of Packaging Operators on a day-to-day basis but does not have any direct reports.

Schedule: First shift (~6am-2pm) plus ability to work nights and weekends as needed

Job Summary: This position will include all aspects of wort production, cellar work, basic lab work, packaging, and brewery sanitation in the pursuit of producing high quality beer in a safe and efficient manner.  

Specific Responsibilities:  

• Adherence to IABC SOP’s
• Raw material handling and organization 
• Inventory 
• Milling operations and Wort production: Mashing, Lautering, Boiling, Cooling, Spent grain/hops handling 
• Accurate and timely record keeping  
• Yeast pitching, cell counting, fermentation monitoring  
• Cone dumps  
• Dry Hopping 
• Spunding and tank pressure management  
• CIP operations, hot and cold side. Safe chemical handling. 
• Maintaining overall cleanliness of brewery facilities 
• Centrifugation and transferring operations under low O2 conditions  
• O2 and C02 monitoring  
• Carbonation and preparation of Bright beer for packaging  
• Cleaning and filling kegs  
• Can line operation 
• Loading and unloading trucks 
• Performing routine maintenance of brewery equipment as needed
• Timely communication of maintenance issues to maximize safe operation, product quality, and uptime
• Perform quality assurance prior to packaging and prior to the release of finished goods  
• Represent Industrial Arts brewing at public tastings, festivals, and events

Required Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Obeer)
• Ability to learn and navigate HMI’s and Automation software

Other Required characteristics:

• Possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time 
• Desire to interact with customers, vendors, personable attitude  
• Adherence to safety rules and all relevant rules and regulations
• Quality minded attitude
• Dedication to cleaning and sanitizing
• Strong organizational skills 
• Team player, great attitude, motivated self-starter 

Experience Requirements:

• Forklift operator  
• Minimum 1-year prior brewery experience

Educational Requirements:

• GED or High school equivalent  

Physical Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid NYS driver’s license, clean driving record 
• Able to twist, bend, kneel, work in a loud, wet factory environment every shift
• Able to regularly lift/carry 44-pound boxes
• Able to regularly lift/carry 55-pound bags above waist level