Brewery Assistant/ Cellarworker at Rising Silo Brewery

Rising Silo Brewery Cellar Worker Position (Full or Part Time)

• Entry level minimum/ base pay starts from $15/ hr, (higher with experience/ certifications); additional pay available with tips during service hoursShift meal (from weekly menu) and post-shift beverage
• Employee discount for food, beverage and merchandise during non-shift hours
• Access to free/discounted produce from Glade Road Growing Farm
• Employer-paid certification(s) and furthering education opportunities
• Opportunity for annual bonus and pay raise(s) based on performance and business success
• Career opportunities for full-time employees to receive health insurance and savings benefits 
• Fun and positive work environment that supports creativity and initiative!

Under the direction of the Brewer(s), the Cellar Worker will be responsible for following Company safety procedures, policies, and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to keep brewery and equipment clean and sanitized, and keeping walk-in, storage and work spaces organized. May also occasionally work in the taproom or outside events as needed by serving beer samples and filling kegs and growlers. We are a growing brewery with upward mobility, brewing apprenticeships and brewing positions will likely be available to Cellar Workers as they advance.

(All tasks are graduated/cumulative, to be scheduled for regular day/time blocks)

*Layout some essential reading materials throughout the progression- books, reference materials, articles, tech sheets…have employee assist in producing SOPs

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and operating pumps and related equipment to successfully process beer.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and purging kegs, CIP Fermentation Tanks, as well as other brewery parts and equipment.
• Accurately records and reports all necessary information on specified logs.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (take out trash, cleaning designated utility area, assigned cellar area, brew preparation, etc.)
• Assists with other packaging tasks (kegging, transferring beers, etc.) when necessary.
• Assists with Brewers Duties when necessary (Brew Preparation, Checking Gravities, Dry Hopping, Kegging, etc.)
• Handles chemicals according to proper safe handling procedures.
• Keg cooler cleaning and arrange, tapline cleaning
• Responsible for conditioning and carbonating beer, kegging beer, and cleaning equipment following SOPs
• Receiving of ingredients and supplies to include unloading trucks, etc.
• Responsible for pre-brewing duties such as weighing and milling brewing ingredients and sanitizing brewing and fermentation equipment.
• Assist in the troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of brewery equipment.
• Assist behind the bar when needed by selling beer samples and merchandise to customers.
• Stay knowledgeable of all beers, merchandise and specials offered.
• Participate in continuing education related to brewery operations, and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in resolving customer issues and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining the integrity of the Company.
• Represent Company by attending and/or pouring at special events such as industry conferences, beer dinners and beer festivals.