Barrel Cellar Person
Field & Oak is Kane Brewing’s Spontaneous and Saison beer project. We are looking for a Barrel Cellar Person to join our Field & Oak team.
BreweryKane Brewing
LocationOCEAN, NJ
Employment TypeFull Time
Pay RangeNot disclosed
OCEAN, NJ
Full Time
Field & Oak is Kane Brewing’s Spontaneous and Saison beer project. We are looking for a Barrel Cellar Person to join our Field & Oak team.
Kane Brewing Company is an award-winning production brewery located in Ocean Township, NJ. Kane Brewing and its sister company, Kane Distributing, have been developing and delivering innovative products of the highest quality since 2011.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in brewing and preparation for Field & Oak coolship and saison batches
-Barrel maintenance & inspection - including swelling and leak repair
-Maintain cleanliness of Field & Oak barrel warehouse including mopping and pressure washing
-Perform monthly barrel inventories, barrel checks and creation of barrel tags for new batches
-Maintain strict separation of Kane and Field & Oak brewery cellars with mindfulness of cross-contamination risks
-Elite attention to detail, following SOPs and Checklists to ensure safety and consistent production of top tier product
-Ability to coordinate with and pick up fruit from our farmer partners in NJ
-Processing of fruit, spices, and hops
-Safe barrel movement and stacking via forklift with barrels ranging from 225l-600l
-Detailed record keeping for barrel racking, fruiting, adjuncting and blending
-CIP/Sani/Purge of tanks, coolship, packaging equipment and barrel racking lines
-Barrel purging, filling, and racking
-Barrel cleaning with pressure washing assembly and sulfuring
-Bottling via 6 head gravity filler including manual corking, capping, and labeling and kegging
-Assist as needed with Kane clean barrel program and adjuncting, cellaring, packaging, and pilot system brewing
Competencies:
Self-motivated with an elite attention to detail
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to assist with tasks outside key responsibilities
Communicate efficiently with team and customers
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in a production/packaging brewery or winery
Knowledge of various brewing practices
Lift 55 lbs. and move 165 lbs. occasionally
Operate a forklift and complex machinery
Work in a non-temperature controlled environment
Strongly Desired:
Strong interest in wine and spirits to draw inspiration for new barrel acquisitions or techniques
Culinary interest for both fruited & spiced beers
This position is full-time, on-site at our Ocean Township, NJ brewery location.
Kane Brewing offers competitive compensation based on experience.
Kane Brewing offers employees opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) and monthly stipends for merchandise and beer.
This job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.
Kane Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status.