Packaging & Cellar Lead

Pondaseta Brewing Co - Packaging & Cellar Lead
Job Summary:
The Packaging and Cellar Lead is charged with tasks included, but not limited to, all aspects of kegging and packaging, coordinating with management and brewer(s), handling of raw materials, transfers, fermentation monitoring, yeast handling and pitching, clarification, finished beer monitoring, equipment CIP, and general sanitation.

About The Brewery
Pondaseta Brewing Co began operating in 2018 as a taproom focused brewery and has slowly grown our distribution and total operation. Now we brew for our taproom, a full service restaurant and distribution across the Panhandle of Texas. At our main facility brewers operate a 15bbl, 3 vessel, Premier Brew System, filling 15 and 30bbl fermenters. Packaging sees a mixture of 12oz, 16oz, specialty 500ml bottles, and 1/6 or 1/2bbl kegs. Our original location, and original 5bbl Premier Brew System operates on a more limited schedule for specialty draft only releases or barrel aging.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work safely
• General cleaning and maintenance of workspace
• Daily tank monitoring
• Dry hopping/other additions
• Beer carbonation
• Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Management
• Fermentation tank and brite tank CIP
• Yeast management
• Follow QC/QA cellar protocols
• Adherence to documentation practices
• Forklift operation (Training Provided)
• Evaluation of raw materials and communicate inconsistencies
• Canning line Operations (set up, QC, QA, Fill, pack-out, finished good handling)
• Keg washing/filling
• Documentation via physical and digital logs, including Ekos and others.
• Maintain Packaging Schedule
• Direct other employees for cellar and packaging tasks

Abilities/Qualities
• Have a passion for quality beer and workmanship
• Ability to take and understand both verbal and written directions
• Punctual
• Good spatial understanding and dexterity
• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
• Attention to detail
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solver
• Self-motivated
• Strong sense of cleanliness
• Organized
• Ability to handle constructive feedback.
• Physically capable of performing daily brewery work; standing most of the day, crouching, lifting 55LBs +, maneuver 160lbs regularly

Initiative
• Documentation is critical, including process deviations, and the resulting decisions, actions and expectations of outcomes.
• Timely and reciprocal communication is expected.
• High comfort level working independently in a lead role.
• Fosters a culture of education, internal collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

Flexibility
• Willingness to do tasks outside the scope of the Packaging & Cellar positions
• Contribute ideas to ensure company's long term success
• Accessible for remote communication in off hours (limited)
Qualifications
• Certified Beer Server / Cicerone preferred
• Canning Line Experience required
• General beer knowledge required, brewing experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Compensation/Benefits
• Full Time
• Hourly pay rate based on experience/competency
• Pay Range: $16-$24 per hour
• Qualifies for Overtime Pay
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Free beer, merchandise discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time/Vacation Time

How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to “jobs@pondaseta.com” with “Packaging Lead" in the subject line, or apply online at www.pondaseta.com

Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.