Work with an amazing team at an award winning craft brewery!
Title: Cellar Associate
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Reports to: Head Brewer, VP Brewery Production
Our Cellar Associate plays a critical role in the production of our beer as their main responsibilities involve everything from the start of fermentation to carbonation. This involves harvesting/counting yeast, cellaring, all fermentation and post fermentation additions, clarification, pasteurization and carbonation of all products. All while working closely with the entire production team and utilizing extraordinary communication.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- CIP, SIP, & purging of fermentation and brite beer vessels
- Yeast management (Harvesting & Counting)
- Product dry hopping and flavoring additions
- Product pH adjustments
- Cellaring, clarification, & pasteurization of products
- Racking beer to barrels
- Fermentation readings
- General cleaning and organization of brewhouse/cellar/warehouse etc.
- Performing equipment maintenance & repairs
- Documentation of all work through google sheets and Ekos brewery software
- General troubleshooting/problem solving
- Daily quality control sensory checks
- Receiving/Loading shipments
- Forklift operation
- Strong communication with all of the production team.
- Following all safety procedures at all times
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Keg Cleaning
- Kegging, canning and bottling product
- Assisting brewers with miscellaneous tasks as needed
Desired Skills and Experience
- Must be 21 years of age at the time of application
- Packaging experience a plus, passion for beer production a MUST!
- Strong ability to multitask, troubleshoot, & problem solve in a fast paced environment.
- Strong desire to learn & collaborate.
- Positive, calm attitude at all times, especially while handling difficult and stressful situations.
- Desire to work in a fast paced and rapidly growing company.
- Willing to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Able to regularly kneel, climb, bend, crawl, twist, lift and carry 55 pounds.
- Able to stand, walk, be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Able to move 200+ pounds using appropriate equipment.
- Able to work in an environment which may be hot, cold, loud and/or slippery.
- Able to work in mentally stressful situations in the conditions listed above.
Who We Are:
Great Notion is a brewery started by three friends and neighbors in Portland, OR that offers hazy, fruit-forward IPAs and culinary-inspired sours & stouts sold directly to customers through a creative new mobile app. Great Notion has won numerous Gold and Silver Medals, including accolades at World Beer Cup, GABF, Best of Craft Beer Awards, and Oregon Beer Awards, as well as the #1 IPA in America from Paste Magazine.
We currently have 6 taprooms in the Pacific Northwest and CA.
Our core values include Family, Quality, and Creativity.
Great Notion is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Great Notion employee. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. Learn more about us at www.greatnotion.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Great Notion strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
