Brewery Packaging Assistant - Beachwood Brewing

Position: Packaging Assistant

Reports to: Principal brewery manager, warehouse manager, brewmaster

Pay rate: $XX/hour, based on level of experience

Frequency: Full time

Job Description:

Maintain and execute all functions according to policy and procedure, safety requirements, and best practice. Tasks include but are not limited to all aspects of raw materials handling, keg washing, maintaining and operating keg washing & related equipment, keg & packaging material handling, packaging of finished beer, finished beer monitoring, equipment CIP, and general sanitation. Additional responsibilities include warehouse organization and occasional deliveries in company cargo van.

Job Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Execute all cleaning, sanitation, and preparatory tasks for tanks to receive finished beer

Wash kegs on semi-automated keg washing machine

Maintain keg washing equipment

Assist on canning line, including pack-off of filled cans

Monitor and report fill levels on all beers

Rack beer into kegs and casks as directed by principal brewery manager

Assist in warehouse as needed under direction of the warehouse manager

Ensure that all beer is produced to standards and specification by following recipes and procedures as set by brewmaster & principal brewery manager

Follow best practice and safety requirements dutifully

Attend brewery staff meetings as required

Possess a well-rounded knowledge of brewing and beer styles beer knowledge

Willingness to participate in festivals and promotional events as needed while representing the company and the brand in a professional manner

Perform all job functions within the structure described in the employee handbook of policies and procedures at Beachwood Brewing

Job Requirements:

High school diploma - Formal brewing education is a bonus

Ability to work and communicate well with all staff

Organized and detail oriented; accurate record keeping skills

Basic troubleshooting skills in a brewing/manufacturing setting

Valid driver’s license

Ability to safely operate a forklift & obtain certification

Flexible schedule – available early morning & weekends as needed

Physical Requirements:

Lift 55 lbs from ground to shoulder high

Lift 110 lbs from ground to waist high and moving 150 lbs. along the floor

Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders

Work in small and confined spaces

Work safely with chemicals with reasonable safety accommodations

Work in loud environment with basic safety accommodations

Read, write, and calculate basic algebra