Cellar Worker

CELLARMAN / CELLARWOMAN 

NoFo Brew Co is actively seeking a cellarman / cellarwoman to assist the Head Brewer in our Cleveland, Georgia location. NoFo Brew Co is a unique environment centered around great craft beer and spirits where new ideas and friendships are brewed. Our cellarman / cellarwoman must be wildly passionate about craft beer, be self-led, educated on the brewing process and a fan of hard work.

As a new team member, you must share our core convictions of:

• Community
• Hospitality
• Adventurous
• Unique
• Camaraderie

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keg tracking and inventory via our EKOS inventory management software
• Keg cleaning and knowledge of keg washer parts, service, running operations and chemical requirements
• Kegging tanks and loading kegs into cooler(s)
• Keeping taproom and outside cooler organized and stocked
• Transferring beer from tank to tank while using PPE and SOPs
• Transferring beer from tank to barrel and vice versa.
• Performing tank CIP to SOP specs
• Breaking down tanks and rinsing caustic, acid, and sanitizer according to SOPs 
• Working alongside the Head Brewer and assisting with whatever is needed
• Setting up for brews and helping with mash in and mash out
• Gathering hops and grain for recipes
• Keeping grain room clean and organized
• Assisting in foam cleaning and managing tank cleanliness 
• Assist with bottling / canning days
• Performing dry hopping and fruit blasting
• Knowledge of SOPs required including barreling, cellaring, packaging, yeast management, maintaining accurate and detailed records

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Helping to brew excellent beer that people love to drink and line up for
• Helping the brewing operations operate to the highest standards, efficiency, cleanliness, attractiveness, and free of any defects, accidents or incidents
• Meeting production schedules and deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Being a productive member of the brewing team and fostering a culture of excellence, care, excitement, and camaraderie
• Building meaningful relationships with team members, customers and the local community
• Displaying a “yes” attitude and being willing to perform any task asked

EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to significantly contribute to a successful team
• Experience working with a 30BBL system preferred but not required
• Experience working with a canning line (Wild Goose) preferred but not required
• Experience with the cellaring process of beer and / or willingness to learn
• Experience and understanding of the brewing process from grain to glass

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Must be able to lift 65+ lbs and move 175 lbs regularly
• Must have ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb and work from heights
• Ability to work near moving parts and machinery
• Ability to see color; either with or without accommodations
• The ability to work in loud, wet, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor environments frequently
• Availability early / late nights as well as weekends and holidays (as needed)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• All full-time staff eligible for health care benefits package, including life, disability, dental, and vision
• Leadership and career development programs, if desired 
• Paid time off 
• Free NoFo Brew Co. beer and spirits at all locations
• Free and discounted merchandise 

REPORTING

This role will report to the Head Brewer of NoFo Brew Co Cleveland.