Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for our next hard working, self-motivated person, with a positive attitude and a love for mead, cider, beer and all other craft beverages. If you enjoy fast paced, technical and creative working environments, you might be the perfect fit.

Packaging and Cellar operations are the main focus of this position, which includes lots of cleaning, sanitizing, kegging, canning, bottling, and quality control procedures.

We are open to those with and without experience. We’re okay with training if you’re the right person. We all come from diverse backgrounds ourselves.

The job includes the following duties.

• Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, hoses, pumps and packaging equipment. Both CIP and manually.
• Carbonation of products before packaging. Hitting and keeping CO2 levels at product standard levels.
• Setting up for and filling kegs, washing/sanitizing kegs. Maintaining and repairing kegs as needed.
• Setting up for canning and bottling days. Getting the equipment prepared, cleaned, sanitized, and performing routine maintenance.
• Keeping records/logs in our online batch sheets.
• Keeping things running smoothly in the barrel cellar. Filling and emptying barrels. Topping up. Rinsing, sanitizing, repairing, re-hydrating barrels. Stacking/Rolling. So much fun!
• Assistance in other Cellar/Production tasks as needed such as fruit/honey/etc. additions, filtration, brewing, transfers, fermentation, and more.

Our ideal team-mate…

• Can learn quickly and doesn’t pretend to know everything.
• Is comfortable ascending/descending stairs and ladders.
• Has the ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tight places.
• Can stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Can safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other industrial equipment.
• Is a team player and does what they can to help out their co-workers.
• Is able to maintain clean and sanitary working conditions.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly. Some days we’re doing it all day.
• Is punctual and organized.
• Is not a total computer noob (we use a number of computer applications and tools to track batches and record ingredients used).

  Bonus Points:

• Able to troubleshoot and repair various machinery
• Formal brewing/fermentation education/degree
• Awards for your recipes (homebrewing or commercial)
• BJCP, Cicerone, Sommelier Certification
• Certification on forklifts or commercial vehicles
• Education in chemistry or biology.

In addition to competitive pay, B. Nektar offers an excellent benefits package:

• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off - 14 days starting on the first day of employment
• Medical insurance covered at 50%, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Credit towards beverages in the taproom.

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