Brewery Ommegang is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Brewery Ommegang is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Boulevard Brewing Company. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and ciders are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

SUMMARY

The Brewing and Packaging Operator is a hybrid position supporting both the brewing and packaging departments. In the brewing capacity, this position includes the operation and basic maintenance of raw materials handling, brewhouse operations, cellar management, and filtration procedures. When helping in the packaging functions, the operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the packaging equipment, as well as the cleanliness and organization of the areas of the production floor that packaging occupies. This is a shift job and the shift may vary depending on the needs of the brewery. Additionally, operators maximize barrels per labor hours, minimize re-work costs, eliminate production scheduling delays, and deliver the highest possible quality product to internal and external customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Proper sampling and analysis of fermenting and finished beer
Responsible for wort production from brewhouse, including but not limited to raw material handling, milling, mash/lauter operation, wort boiling, cooling, and CIP
Responsible for CIP and preparation of fermentation and bright beer tanks
Responsible for finished beer handling including but not limited to carbonation, DO monitoring and recording, and packaging preparation
Responsible for proper handling of yeast
Review completed process paperwork and ensure accurate data entry
Work closely with other brewing staff to execute and pass off tasks effectively
Maintain a sanitary environment, which includes but not limited to cleaning floors, walls, tanks, and ceilings
Strictly follow recipes and standard operating procedures while recommending ways of improving them
CIP, malt milling, operating brewhouse, wort transfers, yeast pitching, fermentation monitoring, filtration, and general cleaning
Prepare filtered beer for packaging
Operate packaging equipment, including setup, changeover, and shutdown
Clean and sanitize packaging equipment (bottle/keg fillers)
Follow established procedures for cleaning & sanitizing
Follow established procedures for the safe operation of all equipment
Cover other shifts when required
Assist with keeping all work areas clean and organized
Complete OSHA-required training & comply with OSHA-required policies (i.e. permit-required confined spaces, Lockout/Tagout, etc.)
Confirm that all machines are locked out and tagged out when being serviced
Assist with Canning line and Keg line production and product packaging as needed
Assist with the repacking of products as needed
Adhere to all company safety policies
Assure that you are not attempting to operate equipment you are not properly trained on
Assure equipment is well maintained and functioning properly
Perform operator level maintenance on equipment
Notify the packaging manager if anybody is acting in an unsafe manner
Perform periodic visual checks to ensure the quality of the finished product in accordance with the quality checklist
Must be present and ready to perform their duties by the scheduled time and available to work a minimum of 2 hours overtime per day if required
Inform the packaging lead if the proper materials are not at hand, so production is not interrupted
Correct any nonconforming packaging issues and notifying the packaging lead of the issue
Make sure your work area is cleaned and maintained so required production can proceed
Notify the packaging lead of any issues with other employees immediately
Notify the packaging lead of any maintenance issues with the equipment
Communicate with the packaging lead or manager if the proper materials are not available or need to be reordered, so production is not interrupted
Communicate with the packaging lead or manager when there are maintenance or safety issues beyond an operators skill level
Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Attention to detail
Forklift Certified (will train)
Ability to quickly assess the status of operations and troubleshoot process issues
Ability to multitask - strong time management skills are required
Ability to perform changeovers on the bottling line (will train)
Ability to work with cleaning chemicals, including caustic, acid and other hazardous materials
Ability to be present and ready to perform job duties by the scheduled start time – without the full team assembled, work cannot begin and many are left waiting for a few
Physical strength, flexibility and stamina required. Must be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly
Good oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary, shift may vary depending on needs
Work with integrity and work ethically

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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