TITLE:  Special Projects Production Specialist

LOCATION: San Diego STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Special Projects Production Manager

THE BIG PICTURE

The Special Projects Production Specialist I reports to the Special Projects Production Manager and is responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Special Projects cellar and warehouse. Duties include quality checks, transfers, tank CIP's, filling and emptying of barrels, general upkeep and operation of the cellar, and following procedures and processes established for and approved by Modern Times Beer. Candidates must share Modern Times' commitments to quality, safety, business ethics, and continuous innovation.

THE EVERYDAY VIEW

• Follow established procedures to clean and sanitize FVs, totes, and other vessels and equipment
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and uses the prescribed amount for each task
• Aseptic transfer of beer between vessels using pumps or pressure in the prescribed fashion 
• Process fruit and other ingredients for use in beer
• Daily facility maintenance and cleaning 
• Equipment optimization and preventative maintenance 
• Microbe management, including the harvesting and pitching of yeast and/or bacteria in a sanitary manner and the occasional production of wort for propagation in accordance with SOPs 
• Assist in the carbonation and packaging of beer in kegs and/or a counter-pressure or gravity-fed bottling line 
• Safely and efficiently move barrels, totes, and other equipment and supplies with a forklift or pallet jack
• Communicate within the department and company effectively via Slack
• Be a team player and able to interact with all levels within the organization 
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations 
• Other tasks as needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• Able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check 
• Minimum two years' experience in a production brewery
• Knowledge of barrel-aged and mixed-fermentation beers
• Forklift certified and able to safely and efficiently operate a forklift, pallet jack, and related equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a love for meeting and interacting with people
• Thorough attention to detail and desire to take initiative
• Must adhere to company's policies and procedures
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as needed
• Extreme attention to detail
• Able to think critically and adapt to situations as they arise
• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
• Able to read and follow written English instructions
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to safely navigate the tasting room and snack bar areas, including crowded spaces
• Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance 
• Able to move 165-pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools 
• Able to work in a factory/production environment that may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Modern Times Beer strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.