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Special Projects Production Specialist I

Modern Times Beer

Special Projects Production Specialist I

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    TITLE: SPECIAL PROJECTS PRODUCTION SPECIALIST I 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 which 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

    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PERKS ELIGIBILITY

    • Modern Times is a partially employee-owned company, with 30% of our equity held in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), guaranteeing employees the opportunity to earn equity in the company over time
    • Health, Chiropractic & Acupuncture benefits (with a per month employer contribution towards any plan)
    • Dental benefits (with a 100% employer contribution option)
    • Vision benefits (with a 100% employer contribution)
    • Life insurance (with a 100% employer contribution)
    • Long-term disability (with a 100% employer contribution)
    • Unlimited paid time off (pending manager approval)
    • Eligible to participate in 401(k)
    • Eligible for a 2-month paid sabbatical after 5 years
    • Radical beer and coffee perks

    Full-time employees become eligible for health benefits on the first 1st after 30 days of employment (For instance, if your start date is May 15th, you'd be eligible for benefits July 1st).

    ABOUT MODERN TIMES

    Modern Times is an intrepid cadre of brewers, coffee roasters, culinary wizards, creative powerhouses, and beer-slingers that began as a 30bbl production brewery and tasting room in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego in 2013. Today, we're distributed throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, and Texas. Since its inception, the Modern Times multiverse has expanded to include a robust and ever-growing barrel program, killer satellite brewery & tasting room locations, and the addition of several restaurants, each serving a breathtakingly tasty menu of boundary-pushing plant-based cuisine.

    Learn more at www.moderntimesbeer.com

    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.

    PLEASE NOTE: ALL MODERN TIMES EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED AND TO OBTAIN A BOOSTER SHOT IF AND WHEN THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ONE.