Assistant Brewer

About Us: 
Shannon Brewing Company is an award-winning craft brewery located in Keller, Texas. We are passionate about great beer — all-natural, beautiful, innovative, amazing beer! All our beer is brewed with pure Texas spring water, whole grain, and whole flower hops using our unique fire-brewed system.

About the Position: 
Shannon Brewing Company is looking for a full-time Assistant Brewer to add to our production team. He or she will participate in all aspects of the production process — including but not limited to brewing, raw materials handling, cellaring, packaging, barrel aging, yeast husbandry, laboratory assistance, cleaning, sanitation, and associated beer QA/QC processes.

The Ideal Candidate: 
This is a hands-on position! The ideal candidate will have applicable brewery experience, a passion for craft beer, pays attention to detail and has a safety-first focus. This role will include, but not be limited to tasks such as; wort production, packaging beer, washing kegs, filling kegs, and general brewery operations. We are looking for an individual that is motivated and passionate about the craft brewing industry, has a strong work ethic, and is able to follow instructions. Most importantly, the candidate must be a team player.

Job Purpose: 
The Assistant Brewer’s primary responsibility is to assist in the production team — from grain to glass. Producing great beer and ensuring a safe and clean brewery environment. This includes working as an integral member of the production team. This is a hands-on position — requiring participation in all aspects of brewing, cellaring, packaging, and facilities management.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Head Brewer with Brewing Operations
• Cellaring operations
• Facilities Management
• Raw materials inventory and management 
• Follow existing Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to brewing, cellaring, packaging, and facilities management
• Maintain detailed data records associated with brewing, cellaring, packaging and related activities per the Head Brewer
• Data entry of any appropriate details in the brewery management software (Ekos)
• Assist in daily gravity readings and recordings
• Assist in daily CO2/DO reading and recordings as necessary to ensure product quality
• Assist in the maintenance of brewing and cellaring equipment
• Assist in the maintenance of production facilities and assist in taproom maintenance
• Assist in the maintenance of packaging department equipment, including kegging equipment, canning line and all associated machinery/supplies
• Follow best practices for all brewing, cellaring and packaging procedures
• Assist in managing inventory control of kegs, cases, cans, labels and all associated materials/supplies
• Assist in yeast husbandry and disposal procedures
• Assist in dry spicing of fermented beer
• Assist in fining operations and best practices
• Assist in startup and shutdown of associated facility processes
• Assist in operations and maintenance of CIP equipment
• This position will report to the Head Brewer

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Salary — commensurate with experience
• Insurance Stipend
• Monthly Beer Allotment
• Potential for growth as the brewery launches new product lines

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• Brewery or related experience is strongly desired
• Commercial brewing, cellaring, packaging, and sanitation experience are strongly desired
• Ability to solve problems and work through difficult challenges while maintaining a positive attitude
• An entrepreneurial spirit and passion for beer
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong work ethic. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

If you wish to be considered for this position, apply with a cover letter and résumé to info@shannonbrewing.com.