Production Brewer

Buoy Brands Inc. is seeking a Full-time Brewer (~32 – 40 hrs p/w) to take ownership and pride in creating amazing beers, including our traditionally made European lagers and NW inspired ales. We're a hard-working and growing operation and are looking for the right person to grow with us. The ideal candidate will be flexible, open to learning, a team player, and takes ownership of their work.You will work with our entire Production team to brew beers and distil spirits for our sister brand, Pilot House Distilling.

Along with knowing your way around a brewery, fitting in with our team and town are the most important aspects to us. You should be able to enjoy life with us, but also work hard in what has been a constantly evolving venture.

Job Duties:

• Brewing and Cellaring duties on our 4 vessel 50bbl system
• Raw ingredient handling, transferring wort/beer, yeast handling, monitoring fermentations, etc.
• Operate brewhouse with great attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, proper gravities, etc.)
• Yeast management, which includes harvesting and pitching
• CIP and Sanitization on all vessels (brewhouse, fermenters, and bright tanks)
• Assist with running our barrel program
• Crosstrain and assist with our distillery
• Partake in our on-site wastewater management process
• Support packaging team duties (kegging, in-house canning line, bottling)
• Jump in and assist the warehouse team as needed
• Collaborate and assist the QA/QC team
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional brewing experience and/or related degree a must
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow SOP's and other requirements
• Put safety first; for yourself and your team members
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with a diverse team of people
• Brewing is a physical job - Able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly, bend, work in tight places and in elevated spaces.
• Prepared to work in various climates and conditions, in- and outdoors (wet, windy, hot, smelly…)
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Comfortable using Adobe Acrobat tools (Fill & Sign PDF's) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
• Take pride in our sustainable practices (recycling, waste reduction, etc.)
• Treat teammates with respect at all times
• Passionate about your work, the craft beverage industry, and our community

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience ($20 – $23 p/hr)
• 100% employer-paid base health insurance with additional electives*
• Participation in the Company's Retirement Plan with up to 2.5% match*
• 8 Paid holidays, plus 80 PTO hours per year (pro-rated in the 1st year), which increases the longer you're with us
• Work gear stipend*
• Beer and merchandise perks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Financial Fitness tools

* Waiting period applies

Buoy Brands Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and implements policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees. Post-offer background check may be required.

Check out our social media (@buoybeer) and website ) to find out a bit more about us. To apply, please send your in Word or PDF format to Jobs at Be sure to include which position you are applying for. We look forward to hearing from you and learning why you are interested in joining our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person