Description
Cellar Hand | Mills River, NC
WHO WE ARE
Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands. Currently we're made up of four breweries (Victory Brewing, Bold Rock, Sixpoint, Southern Tier Brewing) and one distillery (Southern Tier Distilling). We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities and our corporate headquarters.
WHAT WE DO
Bold Rock is boldly committed to building a crew of quality professionals who support all aspects of getting our freshly crafted cider into the hands of good people. Our dedicated team of cider makers crush and craft locally picked apples to create our variety of crisp and refreshing hard cider styles.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Cellar Hand's primary responsibility is to support and follow instructions from the Cider Maker in ensuring efficient and high-quality manufacture of the range of products, from fermentation through to final blending and bottling. They will act as an effective member of the Liquids team and ensure no products are packaged that do not meet specifications.
Reports to: Cider Maker
Carries out instructions on cider production and other products as determine by the Cider Maker.
Discusses with the Cider Maker before making any changes or alterations to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensures quality cider production through the efficient execution of cellar operations under the direction of the Cider Maker.
Works collaboratively with the whole cider making team, supporting their efforts to product exceptional cider products.
Perform cidery duties when and where required.
Actively seek opportunities as they arise to learn from the Cider Maker regarding cider making duties.
Ensure that all products meet the set quality specifications.
Ensure that all requirements of the food safety policy and other statutory regulations are adhered to.
Inform the Senior Cider Maker immediately of any product that does not meet specifications & general issues.
Learn how each piece of the plant and equipment work and how to get the best performance safely from each unit.
Make every effort to keep strictly confidential, within the liquids team only, the various receipt and processes that constitute the company's intellectual property. This includes not discussing with other staff or any members of the public.
Maintenance schedule of pumps and spare parts inventory
Maintenance, set up, and calibration schedule of flow meters
Organization of liquids warehouse, storage, oven, hoses, etc.
Helping ensure the production unit works as a team and there is a seamless flow from juicing to fermentation, blending, and bottling
Work within the team to foster good relationships to ensure a healthy, effective, and efficient working environment
Foster a safe working environment and ensure that you and those around you comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, and policies
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Available to work 8 hour shifts - Monday through Friday (with potential for overtime)
Experience operating forklift or desire to gain qualifications necessary for safe and efficient operation of cidery
Knowledge of fermentation science is ideal
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Compensation
Exceptional Health Benefits
Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
Incentives & Bonuses
Generous Product Discounts
Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands
Physical Demands
Ability to work in a mostly outdoor facility in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Use of hands to perform fine manipulation, handle or feel, and must be able to reach with hands and arms
Identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste); this requires having close, distance, color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Safely and properly handle hazardous materials in various size quantities, and operate complex moving machinery
Work Environment
The Cellar Hand will primarily perform work duties in production areas. While performing the duties of the job, the Cellar Hand is regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery. There can be loud noise levels, and protective eyewear is required on the production floor at all times.
Disclaimer
This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer
