Packaging Lead

Packaging Lead at Barebottle Brewing Company - http://barebottle.com

Barebottle is a production craft brewery located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. Since June 2016, we have been committed to making innovative craft beer using the things that inspire us every day from the Bay Area. We work on a 3-vessel, 20 bbl brewhouse and currently have 16 x 40 bbl fermenters, 2 x 80 bbl fermenters, several pilot fermenters, and a small barrel program. We are also a licensed winery and make our own kombucha, soda, cider, and hop water.

To keep up with our growing production, we are currently seeking a Packaging Lead to be the primary operator of our in-house canning line. Job responsibilities are listed below, with the expectation to be flexible on scope given the nature of our business. Must be willing to assist where needed.

Duties will include:

• Canning operator:
  • Primary person responsible for the setup, operation, and breakdown of the depalletizer, filler, seamer, labeler, date coder, tetra packer, and all canning conveyors
  • Responsible for CIP, Sanitation, calibration, and maintenance on the entire canning line. This also includes changeover of canning line components from 16 oz to 19.2 oz and back.
  • Perform and document canning related quality control tasks. Low DOs and in spec seams are a must!
  • Work with the Head Brewer to build and maintain canning line SOPs and update them as needed.
  • Training team members on equipment as needed.
  • Maintain an organized tool kit and spare parts area as they relate to packaging needs.
• Canning logistics:
  • Assist Head Brewer with maintaining inventory control on canning supplies (cans, can ends, cardboard cases, tetra packs, etc.)
• Other: We currently only package cans 2 – 3 days / week so this can either be a part time position (ideally Tuesday – Thursday), or if full time is desired, the Packaging Lead will also assist with other production responsibilities on the other 2 – 3 days / week. These other responsibilities would include:
  • Packaging: Assist with bottling, kegging, and keg washing. Everyone cleans kegs!
  • Cellaring: Transfers, vessel CIP/Sani, yeast management, dry hopping, gravity readings, etc.
  • Material transfers: Help bring materials to and from the brewery and our offsite storage location.
  • Maintenance: Assist with preventative maintenance of all brewery equipment and repairs
  • Record keeping: Maintain detailed, accurate, and legible records of all work performed.

Candidate must have:

• Canning line operation experience (ideally 2+ years) is required; this is not an entry level position.
• A passion for beer, including an active interest in the craft beer industry.
• Dedication to constantly improving and maintaining high beer quality as it relates to packaging.
• A positive attitude and uplifting force for the production team and company.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated. Proactive and takes initiative.
• Consistently polite and courteous to customers
• Basic computer and math skills. Good written and verbal communication is essential.
• Mechanical experience (even outside of brewing) or laboratory experience are strong pluses.

Position Description:

• Location: In person at the brewery’s production facility in San Francisco, CA.
  • No relocation benefits or visa sponsorships provided.
• Reports to: Head Brewer
• Job Type: Either part time 2 -3 days a week, ideally Tuesday – Thursday
  • Or if desired, full time, 40 hours/week aka Monday – Friday
• Pay Rate: Hourly, starting rate $25/hour.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time (up to 8-12 hours per day)
• Strength: Ability to regularly lift supplies and equipment up to 55 lbs. (i.e. bags of malt, hops, etc.)
• Noise: Ability to work in a production environment where noise level is usually moderate to loud
• Comfort: Ability to work in wet, tight, or cramped spaces
• Schedule: Ability to work on an inconsistent schedule. Currently canning runs are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays but may shift as needed based on production needs/ holidays.
• Environment: Ability to work around hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, variable temperature levels, carbon dioxide, moving machinery, slippery floors, and hazardous chemicals

Employee Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits with short and long-term disability plans
• Time Off: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued paid sick time, and paid holidays.
• Retirement Plan: CalSavers - a completely voluntary retirement program.
• Beer perks!

Please email your resume and cover letter to Kelsey(at)barebottle.com. Please put the position you are applying for and your favorite beer style in the subject line of your email.