Blend Technician

We are currently hiring a Blend Technician in Cincinnati, OH.

Initially, this person will be responsible for understanding the Base Alcohol fermentation and Hard Cider, Tea, and Seltzer blending processes.Upon completing the training, the successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operation and quality of BBC products within the Blend Department.

What You'll Brew:

• Base Alcohol and Blend Product Sensory evaluation in coordination with Sensory lead
• Work autonomously in the Base Alcohol and Blend operations, which includes Base Alcohol fermentations, Base Alcohol processing, and loadout, ISEP Operations, and blending of final Tea, Cider, and Seltzer product lines
• Base Alcohol fermentations - build successful in-spec fermentations utilizing necessary specified materials
• Monitor and maintain the fermentation to deliver an in-spec product. Ensure fermentation cycles follow established temperature profiles per recipe. Communicate and document changes in process parameters and raw materials
• Base Alcohol Processing - Coordinate the processing of Base Alcohol through centrifuge and filtration operations
• This will also include Base Alcohol loadout, data management, and general communication with customers
• ISEP Operations - Deliver 100% in-spec product from the ISEP to storage tanks for shipment to contract partners and use for mixing of final Blend products
• Batch Blending of Hard Cider, Tea, and Seltzer products - Deliver 100% in-spec product on time to meet the production schedules by following the batch sheet and procedures correctly
• In-Line Blending - coordinate with the production schedule to deliver 100% in-spec product on time by following batch sheets and procedures correctly and utilizing an In-Line Blending and Pre-Blend Tote system to feed the packaging line

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years' brewing experience in the brewing/manufacturing industry

Level: 9

In accordance with pay transparency lawsthe pay rate for this role if hired is $26 per hour.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

Full time Boston Beer coworkers have the following perks available*:

• 401k options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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