[mba] Brewing job opening at Third Street Brewhouse

Technical Brewer How would you like to work for one of the premier craft breweries in the United States? Third Street Brewhouse, makers of Bitter Neighbor, Lost Trout and the award winning Rise to the Top Cream Ale is located in Cold Spring and within easy access to Saint Cloud and the western suburbs of Minneapolis. We are currently seeking an experienced technical brewer to assist in making the highest quality beers on a regional and national level for us and our contract packaging partners. This brand new, state-of-the art facility will have the capacity to brew over 60 thousand barrels per year and the growth potential could be unlimited. JOB SUMMARY: This position will need to have experience in technical brewing, have exposure to brewing software and recipe development. Some of the brewing positions will need to work shift brewing for this 24-hour facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Use BrewMaxx software, and assist in the development of methodology, while following recipes concisely and working diligently with our contract packaging partners. 2. Collect samples and conduct test for quality standard compliance. 3. Manage yeast handling activities and procedures immaculately. 4. Clean, sanitizes, and verify compliance of tanks, lines, heat exchangers, and other equipment, following all appropriate safety and quality procedures. 5. Precisely monitor and control critical temperature and time requirements of the processes. 6. Conduct beer clarification with centrifuge and/or filtration. 7. Efficiently operate, use, and monitor DAW plant. 8. Monitors brews appropriately throughout process until released to packaging. 9. Ensure accuracy of data control. 10. Monitor brew efficiencies and manage yield delivery. 11. Verify and advise on raw material usage and inventories. 12. Maintain cleanliness of all areas and follow all GMP, quality conformance, and HAACP procedures. 13. Actively communicate and advise effluent treatment plant personnel re loadings. 14. Provide useful trouble-shooting information and perform basic preventative maintenance operations 15. Liaise and communicate directly with utilities and maintenance/engineering personnel. 16. Multi-task, learn, and display applicable knowledge-base and experience in all areas of brewing. 17. Train and be involved with laboratory flavor testing. 18. Conduct semi-automatic keg cleaning and racking, including; washing, filling, hauling, and recording. 19. Provide technical input and active discussion to ensure that operation achieves, or exceeds quality expectations. 20. Available to cross-train and be actively trained. 21. Perform tours of facility whenever available. 22. Be a knowledgeable ambassador of beer. 23. Performs all other duties as assigned or required by your supervisor/customer. ________________________________________________________________________ TYPICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position works entirely in a production environment. Noise, dust, and variable temperature and use of production chemicals are also typical in this work environment. May be required to work and direct in confined spaces, and work with high pressure steam. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Degreed candidates with post secondary training in brewing degrees/ certificates from MBAA, UC Davis, Siebel, IBD, or similar programs are preferred. Experience: Five (5) plus years of brewing experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires above average verbal and written communication skills. Thorough knowledge of production operations, including all safety requirements. Position requires a thorough knowledge of brewing including above average math, engineering, and science skills. Must have a strong mechanical and computer background, be goal oriented, and be able to work independently and as a team. Must also have good organization skills and be detailed oriented. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of personnel. Salary is commensurate to experience. Third Street Brewhouse also offers a benefit package that includes health, dental, life, vision and disability insurances along with paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Third Street Brewhouse, Attn: HR, 219 North Red River Avenue, Cold Spring, MN 56320, or email resume to tlarson(a)coldspringbrewingco.com. Third Street Brewhouse is a division of the Cold Spring Brewing Company, Cold Spring, MN.