Brewer I

SHIFT: 10 Hour rotating shifts, 4 days a week, Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. Rotation of shifts occurs every 6 weeks, and shifts include:

• 1st shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm

• 1.5 shift: 10:00am - 8:00pm

• 2nd shift: 2:00pm -12:00am

• 3rd shift: 9:00pm – 7:00am

LOCATION:  Goose Island Beer Company – Chicago, IL

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:  The Brewer position at Goose Island is responsible for day-to-day operations in the Brewhouse or Cellar. This includes but is not limited to wort and beer production, barrel aging, dry hopping, and sanitation. This is a full-time position at the Fulton Street Brewery and is a perfect position for someone with some brewing experience looking to take the next step in their brewing career.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for producing quality wort and beer which adhere to our specifications and schedule.

• Ensures proper CIP and sanitation practices to maintain general area cleanliness and prevent contamination issue.

• Adheres to all schedules, adjust when needed, and follows all process controls for wort and beer production.

• Troubleshoots issues, finds root causes, implements effective solutions, and escalates problems when needed.

• Promptly reports deviations from product specifications or SOPs and makes sure all daily paperwork is completed properly.

• Maintains cleanliness and order throughout the brewery while adhering to existing SOPs and sanitation requirements.

• Daily interaction with other operations departments including lab, packaging, and maintenance.

• Helps fellow brewers work toward and champions a safety-first culture

• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others, required to audit area/tasks for safety compliance and communicate with EHS manager to ensure compliance to company and OSHA policies.

• Must be comfortable working within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

• Attendance at all applicable brewing, safety, environmental, taste panel, sensory meetings, and trainings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1 – 3 years of experience in a brewing environment, certification from recognized brewing school preferred.

• Strong enthusiasm and passion for all things brewing and beer related.

• Must be willing to work varying and flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

• Thorough understanding of the brewing process and brewing quality control.

• Critical thinking, problem-solving and time management skills while multitasking, adapting to changes, working well under pressure, and managing multiple competing demands. Does not rush through tasks and champions safe practices in the cellar.

• Experience with OBeer, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet is preferred.

• Forklift and scissor lift experience is preferred.

• Must be able to lift 55 pounds, frequently bend and maneuver around tight/confined spaces.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.

BENEFITS: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance

• 401k matching up to 6%

• Paid company holidays

• Paid vacation and sick time off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Eligible for a quarterly bonus based on individual and business performance

• Employee beer and discounts