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Assistant Brewer

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Asst Brewer-NC

Title Description:

Assistant Brewer

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Sup, Brewing-NC

Supervises:

 

Approved Date:

7/11/2023 1:52:33 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/13/2024 1:10:06 PM

Locations:

NC Mills River

Function:

Operations

Business Entity:

SNBC Mills River Brewery

Cost Center:

Brewing Brew House; Brewing Hops/Raw Mat

Employee Type:

Full Time

Age Requirement:

18+

Employee Supervisory Classification:

X

Individual Contributor

 

People Leader

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Brewer position is a critical contributor to the production processes throughout the brewing department. This role is responsible for a wide variety of duties in support of the Brewing Department production needs, including raw materials receiving, staging and handling, Cellar work, use of the automation and database systems for process and inventory control and adjustments using WMS system scanners, process component cleaning, area housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned. All duties must be performed safely, and with high-level attention to detail in accordance to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and best practices.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Essential Duties

Performs routine work for the brewhouse and cellar, including material receiving, inventory control, brewhouse and cellar hops preparation, basic equipment maintenance and cleaning, and material staging for brewing, cellar and filtration areas

 

Certified and proficient in utilizing inventory control software (Phoenix WMS and Switchboard) for material receiving, data entry and lot tracking for FIFO and traceability programs

 

Certified and proficient in operation of department counterbalance forklifts, narrow isle lift, squeeze clamp tool, torpedo clamp tool, cart caddy, drum lift, scissor or boom lift and forklift battery exchange.

 

Adjusts material and raw materials inventory, manages FIFO best practices and conducts cycle counts using Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy KPIs.

 

Use Brewmaxx (process automation system) for cellar process control

 

CIP/COP of tanks, lines, and hardware using automated & manual systems

 

Demonstrates safe work practices and contributes to mobile equipment safety program. Conducts thorough forklift inspections, escalates safety concerns, interacts with Mobile Equipment Specialist or Truck Shop to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, reports property damage and demonstrates ownership until the problem is resolved.

 

Works cross-functionally across departments as needed, including but not limited to: Packaging, Quality, Brewery Support, Warehouse and Supply Chain.

 

Assist Brewers with manual material dosing operations in both brewing and filtration areas as needed.

 

Maintenance, rebuild of hardware and work order writing to address equipment and facilities issues; check out of parts from storeroom as needed

 

Trained in and participates in the company LOTOTO, Confined Space Entry and Confined Space Rescue programs.

 

Maintain an organized, sanitary, and safe work area in accordance with 5S principles and GMP; performs routine 5S audits and maintains ownership of at least one 5S area.

 


Additional Responsibilities

Additional duties as assigned

 


Travel Requirements

Est. Amount

Brief Description

0%

 


QUALIFICATIONS


Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Req

Pref

 

1 year

Experience in a production, industrial, or mechanical setting preferred

 

X

 

1 year

Powered industrial truck experience within a production, warehouse, shipping operation preferred

 

X

 

 

Experience with a digital Warehouse Management System (WMS) preferred

 

X

 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to learn and master the Warehouse Management System (WMS) used for inventory control of goods

Candidate must share Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment

Ability and willingness to positively contribute to a team-focused department

Ability to maintain a strict attention to detail, a passion for accuracy, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Ability to participate in the department Confined Space Rescue program.

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Strong verbal & written communication skills as well as math, reasoning & space management skills are a must

The ability to work independently with little direct supervision


Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Req

Pref

 

Counterbalance Lift Certification

 

within 60 Days

X

 

 

Cart Caddy Certification

 

within 60 Days

X

 

 

Drum Lift Certification

 

within 60 Days

X

 

 

Scissor Lift Certification

 

within 120 Days

X

 

 

Narrow Isle Lift Certification

 

within 60 Days

X

 

 

Confined Space Rescue Certification

 

within 120 Days

X

 

 

Lock Out Tag Out Certification

 

within 60 Days

X

 

 

First Aid / CPR Certification

 

within 120 Days

X

 

 


Physical Demands

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |


  • Sitting - Occasionally
  • Walking - Frequently
  • Standing - Frequently
  • Bending (Waist) - Frequently
  • Bending (Neck) - Frequently
  • Lifting - Frequently (50)
  • Lifting Continued - Occasionally (10)
  • Carrying - Occasionally (30)
  • Pushing - Occasionally (50)
  • Pulling - Occasionally (50)
  • Squatting - Occasionally
  • Climbing - Rarely
  • Kneeling - Rarely
  • Twisting (Waist) - Occasionally
  • Twisting (Neck) - Occasionally
  • Grasping - Frequently
  • Talking - Rarely
  • Hearing - Rarely
  • Repetitive Motion - Frequently

 

 


Work Environment

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |


  • Indoors - Frequently
  • Outdoors - Occasionally
  • Humid - Frequently
  • Work near toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally
  • Exposure to fumes & airborne particles - Occasionally
  • Working at heights of more than 6' - Rarely
  • Exposure to extreme cold - Occasionally
  • Exposure to extreme heat - Rarely
  • Exposure to wet environments - Rarely
  • Extreme changes in temperature - Occasionally
  • Work near loud noises - Occasionally
  • Work near loud noises requiring ear protection - Rarely
  • Work near moving mechanical parts - Occasionally
  • Risk of electrical shock - Rarely
  • Work in confined spaces - Rarely

 

 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.