Now Hiring: We’re looking for a brewer to join our team.

Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company is looking for a brewer to join the team making
some of the best spontaneous beers in the world. This is a full-time, in-person position
at our brewery in Edmonton. All applicants must have some experience or training in
brewing beer; we are open to both entry-level and experienced brewers and salary will
be adjusted accordingly. Our production methods are highly specialized and quite
unique so the successful candidate will be expected to be open to expanding their skills
and learning new processes. General computer skills are also a requirement.

Salary for this position is a range of $42,500 - $60,000 depending on skills and experience.

To apply to this position please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@blindenthusiasm.ca

Job Description

Title: Brewer, Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company

Reports to: Owner, Head Brewer, and all employees appointed by the Corporation to be in a supervisory position to the Employee

Responsibilities: Working under the Head Brewer to execute our brewing program

Objective:
Under the work direction of the Head Brewer the Brewer will contribute to the operations of the brewery as directed. Duties will range from brewing beer, managing fermentation, doing packaging, maintaining pub equipment, cleaning of equipment and facilities, using brewery software, and cleaning/moving/filling barrels. Specific duties and requirements include:

• Collaborate with the Head Brewer on budgeting and inventory management to
  develop yearly operating plans
• Brewing of beer from ingredient sourcing to packaging
• Maintenance of brewery yeast and bacteria
• Laboratory work to test beer quality and development
• QC control and tasting panel participation for beer quality
• Cleaning and maintaining the brewhouse, fermentation space, keg washing and
  milling areas
• Assisting with maintenance and overall cleanliness of entire brewery, barrel
  rooms and cellar
• Doing regular inventory counts
• Working with brewery software for managing inventory and production
• Contributing to safety and a positive working environment for all brewery and
  taproom staff
• Working with the Head Brewer to maintain barrel inventory
• Prepare, maintain and clean barrels and foeders
• Fill and move barrels and foeders as required
• Drive a forklift or hand truck to manage brewing equipment, raw materials, and
  barrels
• Ensuring quality delivery of kegged beer
• Contribute to and supervise the cleaning of tap lines, growler filler, casks, and
  jockey boxes
• Participating in any other packaging duties including canning, bottling and
  kegging
• Participating in brewing industry events and festivals representing the company
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Working to high quality standards with and without direct supervision
• Lift 55 lbs to shoulder height repeatedly
• Maneuver beer kegs around the brewery (165 lbs)
• Maneuver beer barrels (500lbs) around the brewery (with assistance and training
  on best practices)