Larrabee Lager Company is a local brewery in the Cordata neighborhood of Bellingham with a core focus on brewing traditional lager beer styles. We are searching for a full-time assistant brewer/cellarperson to assist in lager production in the brewery. Applicants should have a strong passion for beer, a desire to learn, and a strong aptitude for problem solving and thinking mechanically. Previous brewery production experience is required.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide assistance to the head brewer in various beer production and cleaning based tasks.
SALARY and WORK SCHEDULE
hourly wage of $23.00 per hour + shift food and drink
work schedule will be full-time; 40 hours per week following a 4 days per week, 10 hours per day schedule. 7a – 5p.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
CIP: FV, BBT, HZL, draftline, heat-x, BH
Keg washing
Cellarwork: xfer, filtration, gravity readings, finings, racking, canning
Grain handling; weighing, milling
Wort production; brewing, cleaning, documentation
Yeast management
Inventory and distributor orders; picking, load, unload
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
knowledge of safe and appropriate operation of pumps and other brewery equipment;
ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing;
ability to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks for long hours and in extreme environmental conditions;
ability to lift and carry weights in excess of 50 pounds;
ability to work cooperatively as a team member; and take direction from production staff, and work independently and efficiently.
ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous working experience in a brewery OR brewing certificate from a qualified brewing education program
Love beer :)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in the brewery with exposure to water, steam, co2, chemicals, and compressed air. Worker must have overall stamina to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, working in wet areas, or work in tight or confined spaces. Must be able to work from a ladder and at heights of up to 10 feet. Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds and carry and lift that load off/on of stacked pallets.
OTHER BREWERY REQUIREMENTS
punctual and consistent attendance
dress and grooming appropriate to the position
safety attire, equipment practices appropriate to the position
establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
APPLICATION PROCESS
Send a resume (with references) and brief cover letter describing why you would be a good applicant
Please, no walk-ins
Thanks for your interest in joining the Larrabee Lager team, we look forward to hearing from you, cheers!