Brewer

Townsite Brewing is on a mission of creating authentically augmented experiences for our community, and we take pride in our beer. As the Brewer, you will be responsible for all aspects of beer production process as well as the day-to-day operations at Townsite. Duties will include raw materials acquisition and handling, brewing, cellaring, packaging, maintenance and cleaning. The Brewer will embody Townsite’s values of Inclusivity, High Quality, Transparency and Safety to maintain a people-centered culture, while delivering results in execution and goal achievement. 

Key Performance Indicators for this position:

• High Quality standard:

  • You pay attention to details

  • We expect you to constantly maintain a high-quality standard for our product throughout production.

  • We expect you to ensure that the equipment is cleaned/sanitized and isperiodically maintained to ensure that production goals are met on time.

• Excellent Communication:

  • You prefer to say something when you see something that needs addressing

  • We expect you to be able to communicate production updates to other departments in an effective and timely manner.

• Maintain Safety Standards:

  • You are committed to safety, both your own and your coworkers

  • We expect you to take a proactive approach to ensure that all production activities are safe and in line with WorkSafe’s procedures and regulations.

• Creative Problem Solving:

  • You approach problems as learning opportunities

  • We expect you to think critically and creatively to improve your role, your work experience and work environment as well as those of your team.

• Consistency:

  • You are motivated by achieving the same results time and time again

  • We expect you to follow the standard operating procedures throughout brewing and packaging and to be reliable and consistent with the quality of your work.

Duties and Responsibilities (additional duties may be assigned):

• Beer production: You will be responsible for all aspects of beer production, including but not limited to:

  • production,

  • fermentation,

  • yeast management,

  • cleaning/sanitation,

  • bottling and canning,

  • kegging (cleaning kegs, filling kegs, re-arrange inventory)

  • routine maintenance, general upkeep and cleaning,

  • inventory management

  • Ensuring high quality control by keeping detailed records of the materials used, recipes and packaging amounts.

  • Working with manager to ensure brewing timelines, production goals and key performance indicators are met.

  • Ensuring that processes are performed on time, and that production goals are met.

  • Making suggestions for areas of possible cost savings.

• Maintaining high-level maintenance and operations:

  • Ensuring that the production process is running smoothly and you are working efficiently.

  • Ensuring that all production activities meet Townsite’s standard operating procedures for the safety, quality, and sustainability of the processes and inform operations manager if SOPs are not up to date.

  • Working with the operations team to quickly make changes to issues that emerge in the production process such as production goals, issues with raw materials, and mechanical issues.

  • Executing all cellar operations including tank transfer, cleaning and sanitation procedures, inventory and turn-over.

  • Packaging: ensuring that all packaging activities meet Townsite’s standard operating procedure for the safety and quality of the processes.

  • Providing sales staff with information regarding the beer and brewery operations to help increase customer relations

Experience and Skills:

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, kneel, crawl or bend, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.

• Ability to occasionally exert up to 160 pounds of force to lift kegs. Ability to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Maintaining proper mental and visual attention to detect and adjust different aspects of production operations

• Ability to manage stressful circumstances associated with a fast-paced work environment.

Aptitudes and Qualifications:

• Diploma in Brewing, BS or BA in Operations, Engineering or Chemistry is preferred

• 3-5 years of brewing experience, either in craft beer or large-scale production

• Demonstrated ability to manage a production line

• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC and safety standards

• Good understanding of quality assurance / quality control and problem-solving skills and to troubleshoot any production related issues

• Proven ability to drive improvement and innovation in production

• Strong communication and administration skills to interact with guests, vendors, and coworkers in a professional manner

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Positive professional attitude

• Team player with the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

• Forklift drivers license an asset

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Environmental Conditions:

While performing the duties of this position, the team member might be exposed to environmental conditions such as extreme heat/cold/humidity, potential for physical injury, exposure to hot/cold fluids, confined spaces, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, corrosive/dangerous chemicals, and unpleasant tasks.

Pay Range :  $47,000-$54,000 

How To Apply:  Email your CV to admin@townsitebrewing.com 

Contact: Cedric Dauchot, Brewing Engineer

Website: www.townsitebrewing.com 

Disclaimer:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed  by the team member(s) occupying this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• The company reserves the right to add to or revise a team member's job duties at any time at its sole discretion while acknowledging that all duties are to remain reasonable and be of a nature that are customarily performed by a person holding a similar position in the industry or business of the Employer.