Hawkers are one of Victoria's biggest indie brewers and have an impressive array of awards.
Currently, they're seeking a brewer to join them.
Job Description: Brewer
Reports to: Head Brewer
Responsibilities:
The Brewer will be responsible for ensuring the safe and high-quality production of our beers from start to finish. Key responsibilities include:
Packaging:
- Conducting CIP of equipment
- Operating the can filler and labeller
- Managing casual labour
- General warehousing duties
- Conducting line changeover
- Data entry and record keeping
- Stocktaking
- General maintenance
- Maintaining hygiene standards
Brewing:
- Conducting milling
- Operating the brewhouse
- Allocating malt and preparing raw materials
- Managing spent grain
- Conducting brewhouse CIP
- Data entry and record keeping
Cellaring:
- Operating the centrifuge
- Pitching and handling yeast
- Dry hopping
- Conducting CIP of brewery vessels and equipment
- Maintaining hygiene standards
- Data entry and record keeping
- Managing stakeholders
- Operating the effluent plant
Safety:
- Reporting all incidents and near misses to the Head Brewer within 24 hours
- Adhering to safety directives set by the management team
- Participating or leading problem-solving and improvement
- Containing active hazards when reasonably practicable
- Ensuring that personal protective equipment is in good working order
- Completing assigned workplace inspections and risk assessments
Quality Control:
- Performing all QC checks in line with Hawkers' quality plan
- Keeping accurate records of results
- Escalating non-conformance
- Rectifying non-conformance to the level allowed in role and experience
- Participating in problem-solving and sensory analysis
Production:
- Delivering the production plan
- Providing feedback on scheduling
- Aiding inter-departmentally when necessary
Reporting:
- Escalating risk to production plan attainment
- Reporting on excessive loss/waste
- Detailing any deviation from the normal process
- Completing handovers to the team and management
Requirements:
- Experience in brewing or related field
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to problem-solve and think critically
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong commitment to safety and quality
If you are a passionate and skilled brewer looking to join a dynamic and growing craft beer company, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for application is May 21, 2023.
To apply, please email: jobs@hawkers.beer.
