Assistant Brewer / Brewer Warroad

Who We Are:

We are a locally owned and operated company with US Operations based out of Warroad, MN and Canadian Operations based out of Kenora, Ontario. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is committed to sustainable practices, business growth and development, and building external and internal alliances to support local, fresh, and handcrafted goods and services. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company US is headquartered in a repurposed fire hall in downtown Warroad with a Taproom, Retail Store, Online Shop, and Commercial Sales – all under one roof.

If you are energetic, a self-starter, a people person, enthusiastic about craft beer, and love small towns, we invite you to join our team!

Assistant Brewer/Brewer Responsibilities:

Reports to: Head MN Brewer

• Operates and maintains mill, boiler, air compressor, air dryer and CO2 equipment
• Perform general repair and maintenance
• Performs Krausening tasks
• Conducts administrative duties
• Organize and maintain warehouse, cold room and cellar
• Assists in Quality Management Program and generating appropriate reports
• Records utility parameter logs
• Performs, records, acts on cellar process measurements of product parameters, maintaining and conducting tasks in the cellar
• Operates and maintains Brewhouse equipment and generating appropriate reports
• Tracks and compiles both ingredient and product inventory
• Build orders, receive shipments, generating associated S&R paperwork and coordinating with the appropriate departments
• Participates in product development
• Research, development and laboratory tasks
• Operates and maintains filter equipment and performs process transfer tasks
• Assist in general production cleaning duties
• Operates and maintains racking, growler and canning equipment and generating appropriate reports

Skills and Qualifications:

• Training as a Certified Brewer or Master Brewers Diploma, as well as associated industry certifications
• Perform organizational tasks and problem solving
• Required to lift up to 140lbs (65kg)
• Proficiency or education in mathematics, chemistry and microbiology
• Proficiency or training in utility mechanics, electronics and small motor repair
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, team work and proactivity
• Preference for training or experience in brewing industry, food & beverage or manufacturing industry

Successful Candidate May Expect:

• Start date as soon as possible

If you are interested in this job opportunity and are passionate about working for a cutting edge business, in a growth sector – send a cover letter and resume by emailing, no phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in Lake of the Woods Brewing Company but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Experience:

• In-house brewing: 1 year