Brinery Production Assistant
Job Description
The Brinery is looking for a production assistant! If you're interested in working for a small local fermented food business with people who love to work hard and have fun, this might be the job for you. Benefits include paid time off, free coffee daily, and a free Brinery product every pay day.
This position averages 30-35 hours per week. You'll typically work four days a week, Monday through Thursday, with possibility of some Sunday Tempeh production.
Most production is scheduled 8am-4pm.
In this position, you'll be involved in all aspects of sauerkraut, kimchi and hot sauce production Monday through Thursday - from washing vegetables, to hand-mixing ingredients, to jarring each of our products to be retail-ready! Sundays are for tempeh production, from cracking and cooking beans, to monitoring fermentation during the incubation process, (It is a delicate and often temperamental culture that requires a healthy blend of science and art). You'll also help with cleanup at the end of each day, which includes washing dishes, squeegeeing the floors, etc.
There is room to grow within this role and our company! We’ll give special consideration to candidates who are passionate/experienced with the art and science of fermentation, as well as those who are handy. Can you fix a leaky faucet? Tune up a label dispenser?
EXPECTATIONS
Available to work Monday-Thursday (possibility of some Sundays)
Lift up to 50# multiple times per day
Knife skills are a major plus in our business - we've been known to tackle some beastly vegetables - but we can also teach you the ways of vegetable processing if you're not very experienced
Ability to stand on Your Feet for up to 8 hours/day
Comfortable chopping/otherwise using large knives or other large shredding machines that are used in production.
Maintain personal Hygiene as you will be in direct contact with foodstuffs
Attention to detail during all tasks (e.g. quality control of produce, proper sanitation of workspace and prep areas)
Dishwashing: we do not have a separate dishwashing position, so you will be expected to share this responsibility with the other production team members
Take responsibility and pride in your work
Punctuality. If your shift begins at 8am, we expect that you are on the floor working at 8am. Leave a little extra time in the morning to switch your shoes, stash your lunch or grab a glass of water before clocking in
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Enjoys Small Work Environments: We have a small staff of employees that work with us each day. A production assistant will relish the thought of working/interacting with around 10 other people each day, in tight quarters
Dependable and Punctual: We start production right on time every day and we staff each shift based on the amount of work that needs to get done; if one person doesn't show up, we may be unable to complete what is needed
Embraces Change: We are a small and growing business. This means that there will be frequent changes to processes and plans and we all need to bring enthusiasm for these changes to the table
A Good Shipmate: We will expect that you take instruction respectfully, but that you will also ask questions and offer helpful/constructive feedback on systems as we move forward. Cooperation and communication is important in a small business!
Interested in Fermentation/Local Food Culture: The Brinery is the anchor tenant at the Washtenaw County Food Hub and deeply rooted in local food culture. We will hire the person who shows a genuine interest/curiosity for fermentation, The Brinery and our local food economy
Flexibility and Adaptability are Key. Brinery work days may fluctuate based on produce deliveries, events or large orders that need to be filled quickly
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm (with possibly some Sundays)
Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour
