Who We Are:
We are a locally owned and operated company in Kenora, Ontario on the northern shores of Lake of the Woods. We brew craft beer and craft coffee! Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is committed to sustainable practices, business growth and development, and building external and internal alliances to support local, fresh, and handcrafted goods and services. We are young and we are growing! Lake of the Woods Brewing Company has multiple breweries/locations and is building a dynamic and motivated team.
If you are energetic, a self-starter, a people person, enthusiastic about craft beer and love small towns, we invite you to join our team!
What This Job Entails:
The Brewer/Brew House Operator is a full time permanent position. The Brew House Operator will need flexible hours and weekend availability. Starting wage is commensurate on experience (the right candidate may have no experience and get trained from ground up..). You will be eligible for health and dental benefits, RRSP program enrolment, opportunity to complete certifications relevant to your position and other employee perks after 3 month probationary period.
Brewery Responsibilities:
Reports to: Head Brewer
- Operates and maintains racking, growler and canning equipment and generating appropriate reports
- Tracks and compiles both ingredient and product inventory
- Assist in general production cleaning duties, cold room and cellar duties
- Operates and maintains filter equipment and performs process transfer tasks
- Performs, records, acts on cellar process measurements of product parameters, maintaining and conducting tasks in the cellar
- Records utility parameter logs
- Performs Krausening tasks
- Assists in Quality Management Program and generating appropriate reports
- Operates and maintains Brewhouse equipment and generating appropriate reports
- Operates and maintains mill, boiler, air compressor, air dryer and CO2 equipment
- Participates in product development
- Conducts administrative duties and reports
- Sundry duties as assigned
- Skills and Qualifications:
- Completion of secondary schooling
- Previous experience in brewing industry, food & beverage or manufacturing industry an asset not requirement
- Training as a Certified Brewer or Master Brewers Diploma, as well as associated industry tickets and certifications an asset not requirement
- Required proficiency or education in mathematics, chemistry and microbiology would an asset not requirement
- Proficiency or training in utility mechanics, electronics and small motor repair an asset
- Required to lift up to 65kg with assistance
- Perform organizational tasks and problem solving
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, team work and proactivity
- On the job training for the right candidate
Successful Candidate May Expect: If you are interested in this job opportunity and are passionate about working for a cutting edge business, in a growth sector –send a covering letter and resume by email, no phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in Lake of the Woods Brewing Company but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, medical history, or any other status protected by the laws. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company encourages applicants of all legal working ages.
- Start date as soon as possible
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
