Job Description

Portage Brewing Company

Portage Brewing is a destination brewery and taproom, nestled just inside the Chippewa National Forest, off the banks of beautiful Leech Lake. Recognized as one of the top breweries in Minnesota, we pride ourself on the top quality of our beer and our premier taproom experience. Our distribution reaches throughout MN and into ND. Walker, our North Country home, appeals to outdoor enthusiasts and individuals/families that enjoy an environment outside of a large metropolitan area.

If you have a passion for craft beer and want to be part of a close-knit work team, we invite you to join us at Portage Brewing.

Position Summary

The Brewer is charged with all things brewing, fermentation, and conditioning beer. From wort production, to cellaring tasks, to recipe development, to ensuring all SOPs are followed and improved upon, to training fellow team members - this position plays a vital role in Portage's overall product experience. More than anything, we are looking for someone who understands and continues to further their knowledge of the brewing process, works hard to complete tasks on-time, collaborates well with others in the company, and strives to propel our product quality and vision forward.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a brewing schedule of up to (10) brew days per month Managing yeast quality assurance program, including cell counting, generation counts, pitch analysis, and order scheduling Management of inventory and ordering process for all brewing supplies and materials Cellar operations, including all dry hopping, adjuncting, carbing, and filtration tasks Oversight and inspection of internal CIP cleaning to ensure safe fermentation conditions Wood cellaring and bottling tasks as needed Equipment maintenance of steam boiler, pumps, glycol chiller, tap dispensing system, keg washer, canning line, and forklifts Cleaning kegs, kegging beer, and canning Following and improving all production SOPs for brewhouse and cellar processes Sanitary assembly of brewing process parts and hoses Safely preparing and using various cleaning and sanitation solutions to specifications Performing maintenance tasks on pumps, tanks, and process equipment Maintain accurate brewing records and inventory data to ensure effective production planning and compliance reporting Training of production staff and beer education for Taproom staff

Qualifications

1-3 years of prior experience working in a brewery production environment required 1-3 years of relevant experience with home brewing or wine making preferred 1-3 years of management experience in a production environment preferred 1-3 of professional usage of business software including spreadsheets Special Engineering License to safely operate boiler required Fundamental knowledge of the brewing process is required Understanding of beer chemistry and biology Able to problem solve and work autonomously This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 80 pounds and occasionally maneuver up to 170 pounds via pallet jack
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Retirement plan
Work Location: In person