Brewery Operator

Job Summary:

To provide support to the Process Integrator in Brewing, Malt Transfer, Syrup Room, Cellar, Yeast Management and disposal Filtration operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works in conjunction with the Brewer, Assistant Brewer, Brewing Specialist and Process Integrator to ensure that products meet desired quality specifications by reviewing data collected during the production process, identifying possible solutions to problems as necessary and takes corrective action as directed.
• Collects samples during syrup production, cellar operations and filtration processes in order to ensure that the required product consistency is maintained.
• Assist the Process Integrator in the monitoring and collection of microbiological samples following completion of cleaning (CIP) programs, collection of samples during syrup production, cellar operations and filtration processes throughout the brewery's operations in order to ensure that the required product safety, consistency and quality is maintained.
• Conducts concentration and temperature checks as required on cleaning chemicals prior to and during CIP of process circuits and tanks used for syrup room and yeast thermolyzer operations.
• Collect samples from the fermenting vessels and undertake temperature and gravity analysis on a shift basis
• Responsible for the weighing and documentation of malt dust bags generated
• Responsible for the collection and addition of brewing ingredients for the brewing vessel such as Hops, Kettle finings, Calcium salts, mineral acids and enzymes as required to support the brewing process
• Responsible for the preparation of syrups during production in the Syrup room, or for the production of priming sugars used in beer filtration inclusive of forklift driving and manual transferring of sugar and additives to tri-blender
• Responsible for the transfer of sugar into the sugar hopper for use in Brew house operations
• Weigh and measure chemicals in the chemical room (including mineral acids and sodium metabisulphite) or beverage ingredients in the syrup room for use in all aspects of brewing operations as required to support production
• Prepare kieselguhr for use in filtration via the Dosimat system or kieselguhr system as required and input filtration additives such as silica treatments, Polyclar, PVPP or sodium metabisulphite as instructed
• Assist Process Integrators with the analysis of samples using the carbon dioxide and dissolved oxygen meters, during the filtration process, in the BBT or BBV Room, in order to ensure that Bright Beer meets the required product consistency and quality.
• Responsible for the cleaning of beer hoses and addition of sterilant to beer hose troughs
• Responsible for dark malt transfer operations.
• Responsible for operating and cleaning of yeast thermolyzer and yeast decanter on a daily basis in order to meet the requirements of the EMA.
• Responsible for ensuring that production area are kept clean and tidy in accordance with housekeeping policies.
• Performs other relevant duties as are required at the discretion of the Brewers, Assistant Brewer, Brewing Specialists or Process Integrators.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• At least five (5) CXC/ O' Level passes including Mathematics and English OR a Process Plant Diploma from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year's experience in a similar environment.
• Previous experience assisting in a chemical laboratory would be an asset.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Good verbal skills and must be capable of clear, literate expression in writing.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Computer literate.
• Possession of forklift license.
• Knowledge of malt cleaning, weighing and conveying system.
• Knowledge of yeast centrifuge operation.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Attention to details and good hand eye coordination.

Deadline: September 16, 2026