Brewer

Job summary

The Brewer is responsible for safely executing brewing, filtration, and cellar operations while adhering to internal SOPs. They must maintain accurate documentation of batches and perform quality control testing on raw materials and beer.

Job details

Amsterdam Brewing Company has been a part of the Toronto community since 1986. It’s a combination of good people, good ideas and good beer that have brought us to where we are today. The Brewer is a key member of Production who will work with the support of a collaborative brewing team to produce world class beer. Brewers are responsible for safely carrying out all brewing, filtration, and cellar operations to a high standard. What we can Offer you! Participation in the comprehensive benefits package for you and your family. Dental, prescriptions, massages, chiropractor etc. Paid vacation so you can take some time off to enjoy the new year! Shift & Duties rotation so that you can learn and take part in all the different aspects of the brewing process Development training to ensure you are reaching your full potential on the brewing team Ongoing employee recognition and engagement events with donut/coffee days, parties, free giveaways and much more! BEER! Beer is our craft, and we want you to enjoy and share our CRAFT with friends and family. Duties & Responsibilities Brew high quality beer while operating brewing, filtration and cleaning equipment and/or tasks in the brewery; while adhering to internal SOPs (standard operating procedures) Maintain work area to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) cleaning standard, while striving to improve environmental metrics and plant organization Maintain accurate written documentation of brewing batches, filtration runs and cleaning logs including ingredient traceability; Some analysis of this data as requested Perform quality control and quality assurance testing on raw materials and beer through routine specification checks and taste panels Skills & Experience A passion for beer with a minimum 2 years of previous experience in beer production Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Able to work shift work, including a flexible schedule to support production needs, occasional weekends. Shifts are 8 hours in length and rotate start times between 6am and 3pm on a 16hr production schedule Mechanical background is considered an asset Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, when required Able to stand for 8-10 hours per day Degree or Diploma, preferably in beverage production or adjacent discipline (Brewing Diploma or Certification, Engineering, Food Sciences, etc.) Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department by email at

What you’ll do

The Brewer is responsible for safely executing brewing, filtration, and cellar operations while adhering to internal SOPs. They must maintain accurate documentation of batches and perform quality control testing on raw materials and beer.

Requirements

Candidates need a minimum of 2 years of beer production experience and a degree or diploma in beverage production or a related field. Ability to work flexible rotating shifts and lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package • Dental Insurance • Prescription Drug Coverage • Massage Therapy • Chiropractor Services • Paid Vacation • Employee Recognition Events • Free Beer

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Brewing Operations
• Filtration
• Cellar Operations
• GMP
• SOP Adherence
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Ingredient Traceability
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades