Assistant Brewer

There’s Always a Seat at Our Bar The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future – whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble. There’s Always a Seat at Our Bar The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future – whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble. What You’ll Get Benefits – Awesome family-friendly coverage for: medical, dental, vision, and parental leave Time off - Combo of vacay, holidays and personal days Retirement – Up to 4% match on 401K plan BEER & Schwag – Four free cases of Lagunitas beverages a month & 50% off food and merch Good Vibes – Employee happy hour, dog friendly campus, live music Fitness Subscription – Access to virtual fitness and wellness aps Pet Insurance – Keep your dogs and cats covered! It’s Friday, Ya’ll – Have lunch on us! Get paid every other Friday, starting at: $21.50/ hr The Gist The Assistant Brewer is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing fermentation vessels while simultaneously managing ancillary aspects of wort production, cellar work and area cleanliness and tidiness along with other duties in and around the Brewing Department. What You’ll Do Rinse, vent and CIP stainless steel unitanks Proper use of PPE and participation in company chemical training and safety seminars Perform chemical titrations and ATP swabs to ensure effective cleaning Clean out-of-place (COP) man-ways, racking ports and tank top assemblies Follow company SOP’s and respond to out of specification parameters Handling of all raw materials (calcium sulfate, calcium chloride, food grade acids, grain in bulk, totes and bags, sugar, whirlfloc, etc) Weigh out precise quantities of various raw materials and deliver into an identified sub-container and associated brewing vessel (specialty malt hopper, big bag station, hop dosing vessel or brewing vessel); communicate duties to Brewer on shift Maintain the cleanliness and order of the cellars and brewhouses, including cleaning sinks & soaker tubs, outsides of brewing vessels, floors and walls, promptly sweeping up spilt grain and hops and proper storage of hoses, pump carts, clamps and other brewery equipment Manage and execute required daily yeast and cold trub removals (manual and with decanter centrifuge) Manage and execute required daily excess of yeast and cold trub (using fan press) Prepare, stage and execute daily requirement of dry hopping Responsible for receiving in bulk chemicals into storage tanks Other duties as assigned What We’re Lookin’ For Willing to work weekends and evenings as needed, acceptance of varying and flexible schedules Strong interest in trends in production and flavors in the craft beer industry and the methods of their application in the Lagunitas brewhouse Ability to follow all company SOP’s and work with little or no supervision once fully trained Punctual, reliable and able to work both independently and within a team Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills; works well under pressure Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands Key Relationships Reporting to the Lagunitas Brewing Supervisor Supporting Various Area’s of Brewing Team Physical Requirements Comfortable lifting up to 55 pounds Extended periods of time standing, climbing Comfortable working in closed spaces Come as You Are At Lagunitas, we welcome people (and dogs) from all walks of life. Anyone, regardless of their race, creed, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or age, has a home here. Love, progress, and acceptance will always have a seat at our bar. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lagunitas Brewing Company