As a Brewer I you will be responsible for facilitating all operations conducted by the Brewer II & III positions, as well as the execution of the daily work schedule in a safe, timely and efficient manner and you will represent and promote Cape May Brewery in a positive manner to guests, local residents and the general public.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in upholding the Company’s Core Values and promoting a positive and constructive working environment

• Staging raw materials for the daily brews and dry hops.

• Operating the mill as directed by the Brewer 3’s

• Setting up equipment for harvesting yeast, spicing tanks, and dry hopping.

• Cleaning and sanitizing tanks

• Maintaining fermentation and maturation flow in the Cellar

• Sensory analysis of various products

• Performing routine data collection.

• Ensure that the cellars are clean and organized

• Working with the packaging team, ensure adequate bright beer tank CIP, sanitization and tank purges

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and communicate any equipment issues to the Maintenance technician or Brewery operations manager in a timely manner

• Constantly strive for improvement by looking for ways to make things better, safer, faster or by reducing costs

• When needed, assist with accepting deliveries and other warehousing operations

• Assist in other areas of the brewery on an as-needed basis

Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Experience in a warehouse environment and beer/food handling practices.

Special Requirements:

• None

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time

• Squatting, crouching, bending, kneeling

• Twisting

• Repetitive movements

• Lifting up to 60 lbs. unassisted and up to 160 lbs. assisted

• Manually manipulating parts, pumps and hoses

• Pushing and pulling heavy loads

• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer

• Regularly required to reach with arms and hands

• Required to handle objects, tools and controls

• Occasionally required to climb and balance

• Use of heavy machinery, including hand pallet jacks and forklift operation

• Working individually and as a team

• Working under time pressure

• Encountering frequent interruptions

• Using effective verbal communication

Environmental Conditions:

• Working in hot and cold temperatures

• Working on uneven surfaces and wet conditions

• Handling hazardous chemicals

• Working around noisy machinery

• Working on ladders

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cape May Brewing Company we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.