HIRING: Brewery Assistant

We’re hiring a Brewing/Blending Assistant!

Wage: $16-18/hr

Working at Upstreet

We are looking for someone who would like to begin a career in the Craft Brewing industry! Upstreet Craft Brewing is looking for an eager, motivated individual to join our brewing team. Reporting to the Lead Brewer, the Brewery Assistant will be responsible for maintaining various tasks in production. This is a full time position, with several areas within the company to grow into. Our goal is to help you work towards your career goals, whether that is in brewing, packaging, logistics, or a host of other areas within the craft beverage industry. 

The duties will include cleaning fermenters, brite tanks, parts and canning line, cleaning and filling kegs, weighing and milling grain, setting up tanks for beverages, blending ready to drink beverages and general brewery cleaning and sanitization. Other crossover tasks in brewing, packaging, and warehousing may be required as requested by the lead brewer or production manager. Hours will typically be 35-45 hrs/week. 

Brewery hours are typically 6AM-6PM during peak production. The successful candidate will work 8hr shifts within the hours of operation. Some evening and weekend shifts may be required. You’ll get to work with an amazing team, and contribute to some amazing products!

Qualifications:

• Experience in a brewery is preferred
• Must have attention to detail
• Motivation to learn new things 
• Enthusiasm in the workplace and taking pride in a job well done
• Positive attitude and compatible personality for working in a team environment
• Ability to problem solve and work in an adaptive environment
• Good communication skills, curiosity to learn new things, and the ability to stay on schedule
• Some flexibility to be available for evening and weekend work hours when the task schedule requires

Responsibilities:

• Safe handling of chemicals
• Cleaning, sanitizing and purging tanks
• Blending ready to drink beverages
• Ingredient handling
• General cleaning throughout the brewery
• Variety of brewhouse, packaging, and warehousing jobs as the need arises

How to Apply:

Apply by emailing joel@upstreet.ca. Please include a resume and cover letter when applying. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.

We will review all applications, and look forward to hearing from you.