Brewer / Distiller
Assistant Brewer / Distiller
Red River Brewing Company & Distillery Red River, NM 87558Overview
When making good beer & spirits, attention to detail, consistency, and passion are a must. Red River Brewing Company & Distillery is expanding and we’re looking to hire another assistant brewer who not only loves to drink beer & spirits, but also loves the science and process of making it. The assistant brewer will help brew beer/spirit washes, monitor fermenters/bright tanks, and perform general brewery/distillery operations to ensure consistent quality of products. Length of workday will vary depending on production schedule but is typically between 6 and 10 hours per day, 4 to 6 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Brewing beer/spirits in strict adherence to recipe specifications and defined procedures
- Running lab tests on products to ensure consistent quality and detect inconsistent or contaminated batches
- Keeping track of inventory and alerting the head brewer when running low on materials and supplies
- Assisting with prep work including measuring, milling, mashing, boiling, transferring, cooling, distilling, sanitizing, and clean-up
- Racking beer from fermenters to brite tanks
- Keeping the facility clean, well organized, and fully functional
- Performing necessary equipment inspections and maintenance
- Participating in beer & spirits tasting to monitor quality and consistency (and because its yummy)
- Filling/cleaning kegs, bottling spirits, and labeling spirits bottles
- Carbonating bright tanks and maintaining/monitoring the cold room
- Monitor and make adjustments to the still
- Making deliveries to wholesale customers
- Represent Red River Brewing Company & Distillery at beer and spirits festivals
- Attend NM Brewers’ Guild events and NM Distillers’ Guild events
- Other duties as assigned
- Previous brewing/distilling experience preferred but not required
- Basic science and mathematical competency, and mechanical aptitude
- Safety oriented
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Punctuality and dependability
- Ability to work well with others in a sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly and work on your feet all day in an often wet and noisy environment
- Valid driver's license and high school diploma
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Reliable year-round transportation
This is a year-round position with regular days off and little required interaction with the general public (very unusual in a resort town). Benefits include competitive wages, health/dental/vision insurance, employee discounts, opportunities for long-term growth, and beer.
Salary: $15/hour or higher depending on experience.
Apply by sending your resume to Gavin@redriverbrewing.com