Setup Operator - Brewing

Crafted Highlights:    

In the role of Setup Operator, you will be part of the Brewing Team. You will be working in the brewing department and will be responsible for the production of beer and the knowledge and understanding of fermenting, conditioning and other brewing stages while understanding and operating the brewing systems; producing a quality product; and investigating methods to improve the process. 

This position reports to the Line Leader in Brewing and works closely with other operators. 

What You’ll Be Brewing:  

• Responsible for operating, understanding, and rotating through conditioning, the brew house, and fermentation. 

• Responsible inputting data and maintaining documents to the assigned area. 

• Must complete reporting concerning productivity, quality, safety, maintenance, line information, manpower schedule, station control, waste monitoring, or training records in an accurate, timely and legible manner. 

• Must perform sampling, assist with accident investigations/follow-up, assist with hazard analysis, assist with audits, and attend meetings as required. 

• Must read and interpret brewery schedules, job procedures or work instructions, and any special notices and/or instructions. 

• Must have the ability to analyze and interpret shift data from quality results and PI historian with a bias for action. 

• Must have an understating of up and down stream processes, including utilities and wastewater treatment, and implications to own area of responsibility. 

• Responsible for utilizing forklift to move material and/or finished product to and from the line. 

• Responsible for conducting a sensory analysis of all raw materials and in process product. Responsible for communicating with the team on all matters pertaining to the overall operation and function of equipment in the brewery to include ammonia chillers, filtration process, centrifuge, and heat exchangers. 

• Coaches team on effective shift handovers, according to standards. 

• Partners with Process Leader and Training Specialist to implement training plans. 

• Onboards new team members according to the standard onboarding process. 

• Responsible for communicating and coordinating activities with maintenance, quality, asset care, and other specialists as required. 

• Responsible for assisting management with process changes and adjustments to standard operating procedures. 

• Responsible for and dedicated to personal and team safety in relation to completion of tasks and duties. 

• Responsible for and dedicated to quality in relation to completion of tasks and duties. 

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation and workings of WCSC 2.0 while performing work. 

• Partners with teams and safety council members to identify and highlight unsafe work practices and escalate/correct with a sense of urgency. 

• Responsible for autonomous maintenance of lab equipment, valves, motors, pumps, filter and mechanical malt handling equipment to ensure the brewery is running efficiently producing a quality product. 

• Performs housekeeping as required to maintain a safe and clean workplace. 

• Responsible for adherence to published schedules and knowledge/expertise to make solid business decisions on shift basis, in modification of schedule as required. 

Key Ingredients:  

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent 

• Possess a proven track record of achievement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment 

• Knowledge in MS Outlook and MS Word 

• High level of mechanical aptitude/ability 

• Mathematical skills for calculating, scheduling, and the accurate interpretation of data. 

• Familiarity with computerized controls and data input. 

• You have a flexible schedule and can work a 12-hour, rotating shift 

• Completion of an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or Military will be accepted in lieu of warehouse/manufacturing experience. 

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities 

• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome   

• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments   

• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow   

• You exhibit our core values 

Beverage Bonuses:   

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources  

• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization  

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences