Assistant Brewer

2 weeks ago

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada Paddys Craft Brewery Full time

Job tasks include
Operation, cleaning, sanitization, organization & general maintenance of: Packaging equipment (canning and kegging lines), brewhouse and cellar, Tanks, hoses, other equipment, draft system and lines
Assisting with brewing related issues, projects
Milling, mashing, boiling, heat exchange & transfers, fermentation management, pilot batches
Fermentation monitoring, dry hopping, transfers, CIP's, carbonation, quality control
Receiving raw ingredients
Basic brewhouse operation
Quality assurance
Cellar work including beer transfer, filtration, and carbonation
Operating keg washer
Cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of brewhouse, tanks and cellar equipment
Kegging, canning, labelling, keg washing, line cleaning & maintenance
Record keeping
General cleaning and organization
Pallet unloading & delivery help
Assisting with spent grain disposal
Event work (Beer festivals, local markets)
Safe use of brewery chemicals as proper handling of chemicals is required for sanitization and cleaning of equipment
Understanding and practicing all internal safety standards

Requirements include:

Some knowledge of brewing ingredients and process
Passion for all things Craft Beer
Strong work ethic & ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work both independently and within a team, with mínimal supervision
Ability to be on feet all day and able to lift 55+ lbs regularly & in repetition
Comfortable working with chemicals and willingness to adhere to safety, environmental and brewhouse standards at all times
Good troubleshooting skills, and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude