SHIFT BREWER 

  • Full-time

  • Reports to: Sr Director of Operations

  • Additional Reports: Lead Brewer, Production Manager, Brewmaster

  • The shift brewer’s role is to produce wort to trained SOP’s while living and breathing the Smog City core values of Quality, Community and Respect. A shift brewer is organized, responsible and communicates effectively when faced with problems in the brewing process and with the brewhouse and brewery equipment.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Runs the brewhouse to trained SOPs

    • Wort Production

  • Milling, Mashing, Boiling, Heat Exchange, Pitching Yeast, Brewhouse CIP

  • Yeast Handling

    • Cell counting with cellometer, calculating accurate pitch rates, pitching cone to cone, from brink, evaluating yeast health on a daily basis

  • Data recording

    • Making all pertinent measurements to process incl. temp, pH, gravity, DO, CO2

    • Using paper logs, spreadsheets, and production software to record data

  • Receives raw materials and maintains accurate inventory as it pertains to your position incl. malt, hops, adjuncts, chemicals, finings, nutrients, etc.

  • CIPs fermentors, bright tanks, transfer hoses, recirculation loops, and any other cleaning required to execute the above

General requirements:

  • Stay organized and communicate effectively

  • Understands and adheres to recipes and formulas.

  • What is on the brew log goes in the tank, what goes in the tank is recorded on the paper log and in the brewery software.

  • Maintains a safe, clean and positive work environment.

  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment and facilities at all times.

  • Learns and adheres to standard operating and safety procedures in wort production, vessel cleaning and sanitation, yeast handling, fermentation and maturation, sample collecting and filtration operations.

  • Maintains the operational efficiency and safety of the equipment you use. 

  • Catch it before it breaks, fix it if you can, bring it to someone’s attention if you can’t.

  • Keeps accurate logs and governmental compliance paperwork.

  • Assists in safety compliance and QA/QC.

  • Works hard and efficiently on a daily basis to make the best beer possible.

  • Participates in beer festivals and events. You make the beer, tell the world about it!

  • All staff help out wherever they are needed. The above are guidelines but additional responsibilities may, and most likely will, be required.

  • Must be able to work nights and weekends

Minimum Physical Abilities

  • Must be in good physical condition and able to maneuver in confined spaces.

  • Must be able to walk, sit, stand, and/or crouch for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able & willing to work early morning, daytime, evening and/or weekend shifts.

  • Must be able to lift 55 lbs. (malt bag!) to shoulder level repeatedly and maneuver at least 165 lb. (full keg!) containers safely.

Necessary Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and use your time efficiently.

  • Insane knowledge of the brewing process and how everything you do affects the quality of the beer.

  • Excellent beer knowledge, a good sense of smell and taste with the ability to communicate what you are sensing.

  • Must be able to follow directions.

  • Subject line of the email must read: Seven sicilian sailors sailing the seven seas.

  • Communicate clearly and concisely with respect to all personnel at all levels, in addition to customers.

  • Forklift experience is a plus.

Education/Experience

  • A minimum of six months of professional experience at a commercial brewery or 3 years of home brewing experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or formal brewing education preferred.

To Apply: 

Send a cover letter and resume to ilovebeer@smogcitybrewing.com OR fill out the form below.

The cover letter should describe why you are interested in the position and why Smog City Brewing Company should hire you. 

Please provide a resume that includes all relevant work history. It should also contain your education and any formal/informal brewery training.

You must provide 3 references, one character reference, one professional reference and a third of either character or professional nature.  At least one reference should be from your current/most recent place of work.

References WILL be checked.

APPLY HERE