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Get to Know UsKen 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.Get to Know This RoleThe Brewer Technician 2 efficiently operates and monitors Sierra Nevada's state-of-the-art brewing systems to produce award winning beers. Reporting to the Brewing Supervisor, the Tech 2 follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures our beers meet quality standards. The Brewer Technician 2 is responsible for using their comprehensive knowledge of their area of responsibility (Brewing, Cellar, Filtrations, or New Products) to recommend changes and/or efficiencies.What You Will DoStages materials and prepares for brewing according to set recipes and schedulesActively monitors brewing processes on manual and automated systems while maintaining quality standards and specifications and troubleshoots real time issuesResponsible for performance and reporting of product and equipment on shiftBased on acceptable limits, reacts appropriately when limits are exceeded, and escalates abnormalities to the supervisorFollows all SOPs and best practices for brewing operations (Brewing, Cellar, and Filtration) in a safe and efficient manner; evaluates and recommends practice or SOP changesMaintains an organized, sanitary, and safe work area by cleaning up messes quickly after created, keeping tools in appropriate places after use, and sterilizing any item that may contact product immediately after usePerforms CIP of brewing vessels, tanks, process lines, fermenters, centrifuges, filters and yeast brinks including assembly and disassembly of process lines and loops. Mixes and uses chemicals safely (uses the appropriate chemical for the task, uses cleaning equipment safely, safely carries buckets with chemicals)Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipmentPerforms light duty mechanical adjustments; manually or with small hand toolsCommunicates and works in conjunction with other departments (Quality, Packaging, Maintenance, etc.) as necessary to meet department objectivesPlease Apply if You HaveDiploma/Certificate in Brewing or Fermentation or any combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved required2 years Professional brewing experience requiredComprehensive understanding of raw materials handling, brewhouse operations, cellar management, and filtration proceduresUnderstanding of COP, CIP, sanitation and sterilization techniquesUnderstanding of specific beer process terminologiesThe skill to quickly assess the status of operations and troubleshoot processes strongly desiredA demonstrated ability to work with automated processes interface, as well as manual brewery operations is strongly desiredA demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining a strong attention to detail is essentialA demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-functional, cross-departmental team environmentA demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make critical decisionsAbility to accurately follow SOPsForklift Certification within 60 Days requiredAdditional Requirements to Consider Before ApplyingYou must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check. Selected candidate may be offered Brewer Tech 1 or 2 depending on relevant experience and qualificationsBefore 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=2053 This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
