Brewery Operatives

Job summary

Participate in brewery production across wort production, cellaring, fermentation checks, laboratory tasks, and quality assurance. Support packaging through kegging and canning, assist with forklift and stock logistics, and represent the brewery at industry events.

Job details

Now 8 years old, The Garden Brewery has well settled into our beautiful new facility complete with glass atrium taproom and huge garden in Zagreb, Croatia. We make a wide range of beers, from classic core styles to over 250 specials to date. These are distributed widely within Croatia and exported to 30+ nations globally; across Europe, Asia and Australia. As we continue to strive to be one of Europe’s best craft breweries, we are expanding our production team by hiring a new brewery operative(s). A brewery operative position at The Garden will involve participation across all aspects of production, wort production, cellaring, and packaging. Successful candidates will have a strong focus on process and quality, enjoy problem solving, and work positively within a team environment. Key Responsibilities Wort production on 4 vessel 27hl brew house, reporting to wort production manager. Milling of malts. CIP of fermentation vessels, dry hopping, fruiting, and bulk beer transfer reporting to cellar manager. Conducting daily checks on fermenting beers and basic laboratory tasks. Participation in quality assurance panels. Kegging, and operation of a 12 head linear canning line as part of the packaging team, reporting to the packaging manager. Operation of a forklift vehicle and aiding logistics staff with management of incoming and outgoing stock. Representation of the brewery at industry events. The Ideal Candidate Would Display The Following Qualities Proactive and positive approach to work. Strong interest in craft beer and quality. Motivation to learn new workplace skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Understanding the importance of hygiene and safety in a production environment. Command of spoken and written English. Preference will be shown for candidates with the following qualifications: Entry level brewing qualification or undergraduate degree in relevant field A minimum of 6 months experience in a brewery or similar production environment. Forklift license Permission to work within the EU. Salary based upon qualifications and experience. To be considered for this role, please email tom@thegarden.hr with your CV and references.

What you’ll do

Participate in brewery production across wort production, cellaring, fermentation checks, laboratory tasks, and quality assurance. Support packaging through kegging and canning, assist with forklift and stock logistics, and represent the brewery at industry events.

Requirements

Candidates should be proactive, quality-focused, interested in craft beer, willing to learn, collaborative, and attentive to hygiene and safety; spoken and written English is required. Preferred qualifications include an entry-level brewing qualification or relevant undergraduate degree, at least six months of brewery or similar production experience, a forklift license, and permission to work in the EU.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Wort Production
• Malt Milling
• Cleaning In Place (CIP)
• Fermentation Vessel Cleaning
• Dry Hopping
• Fruit Addition
• Bulk Beer Transfer
• Fermentation Monitoring
• Basic Laboratory Tasks
• Quality Assurance
• Kegging
• Canning Line Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Inventory and Stock Management
• Teamwork
• Production Hygiene and Safety

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Logistics

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