FW: Brewing job opening - mba

14 Dec 2011

FYI
Technical Brewers Positions.
How would you like to work for a newly established premier craft breweries in
the United States?  Third Street Brewhouse, located within easy access to
Saint Cloud and the western suburbs of Minneapolis, is currently seeking
experienced technical brewers 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, whilst 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.
Sincerely,
Todd Larson, Director of Employee Services
Cold Spring Brewing Company
Cold Spring, Minnesota
www.coldspringbrewingco.com