Brewer

Reports to: Head Brewer& Director of Brewing Operations
Department: Production
Location: Beamsville, ON  
Job Type: Full Time   

About Bench Brewing:
Bench Brewing is an experiential craft brewery located in the world-renowned wine region of Niagara, Ontario. Surrounded by Ontario’s finest agricultural land, our location provides the ideal setting for crafting great, approachable beers that reflect our local terroir.

The Bench Brewing campus sits across eight beautiful acres and features a 50hL brewing system, a tap and tasting room, a beer garden, a ‘funk house’ for our wild ale and barrel fermentation program, and our very own hops field. Our brewery is a place for our guests to relax, learn, and experience the craft of brewing beer. 

The Role:  
Reporting to the Director of Brewing Operations, the Brewer plays an integral part of the day to day operations at Bench. The successful candidate will gain valuable hands on experience in a fast paced and innovative craft brewery!

Responsibilities and Duties:

Brewhouse Operations
· Producing quality beer efficiently, accurately, and safely according to recipe, brew log specifications, & SOP on any shift in a 24-hour schedule
· Operating, maintaining, and cleaning all process equipment.
· Brewer is responsible to understand and follow the documented SOPs

Cellar Operations
· Fermenter & Brite tank CIP
· Reporting tank analytics for gravity, pH, temperature, pressure, flavour development
· Operating glycol controls · Capping, chilling, dry-hopping, rousing tanks
· Yeast harvesting
· Racking into & out of barrels/foeders
· Adding fruit and/or spices to vessels
· Blending beer
· Hitting process and fermentation specifications

Packaging Operations
· Transferring & carbonating finished beer
· Checking pH, gravity, dissolved oxygen, CO2
· Assist in operating canning & bottling line
· Keg cleaning & filling
· Hitting packaging specifications

Waste Management & Cleaning
· Lowering wastewater-to-beer ratio by continually developing best practices: with the goal of reaching 4:1 waste water to finished beer ratio.
· Sidestreaming all hops, yeast, trub, grains into totes for alternative disposal methods- not to be put down drains
· Ensuring brewery is cleaned & maintained to consumer facing standards Safety
· Responsible for following WHMIS safety protocol
· Utilize a 5S approach to organizing and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace
· Be aware and vigilant at all times when using machinery, equipment, and/or chemicals that could harm yourself or others.

General Operations
· Forklift, pallet jack, and scissor lift operation.
· Maintain malt, hop and yeast ingredients in best conditions.
· Maintain all equipment to best conditions 

The ideal candidate will have:
• A formal brewing education from a credited brewing program
• College Degree in a related technical field (Science or Engineering) preferred
• Experience in a Commercial and Craft Production Brewery is considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of beer offerings (flavors, ingredients, etc.)
• Demonstrated passion for and interest in beer and brewing
• Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of the brewing process
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and a quality leader
• The drive to win as a team – collaborating to achieve success is what we do here at Bench
• A willingness to lift the occasional keg or case of beer! 

If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and are motivated to work in a fast-paced, fun environment with like-minded people who love what they do, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to info@benchbrewing.com. 

Bench Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, competence, merit and business needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting Human Resources.

Packaging Manager

Reports to: Head Brewer& Director of Brewing Operations
Department: Production
Location: Beamsville, ON  
Job Type: Full Time   

About Bench Brewing:
Bench Brewing is an experiential craft brewery located in the world-renowned wine region of Niagara, Ontario. Surrounded by Ontario’s finest agricultural land, our location provides the ideal setting for crafting great, approachable beers that reflect our local terroir.

The Bench Brewing campus sits across eight beautiful acres and features a 50hL brewing system, a tap and tasting room, a beer garden, a ‘funk house’ for our wild ale and barrel fermentation program, and our very own hops field. Our brewery is a place for our guests to relax, learn, and experience the craft of brewing beer. 

The Role:   

The Packaging Manager will report directly to the Director of Brewing Operations and is responsible for executing packaging operations including but not limited to; canning/bottling/kegging, equipment upkeep and relevant cellar duties, as well as all cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of equipment. 

The Packaging Manager is an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the brewery.

Responsibilities and Duties: 
• Operate and maintain 10 head CFT canning line, 8 head in-line microcanner and 8 head in line Prospero bottling line
• Package beer efficiently and safely according to SOP and beer specifications on any shift in a 24-hour schedule
• Responsible for CIP procedure and maintenance of all packaging equipment
• Cellar task work including but not limited to; Beer Carbonation, Beer analytics (ph, gravity, disolved oxygen)
• Responsible for keg filling and cleaning
• Maintain and coordinate standard operating line adjustments and troubleshooting of line operations, as required
• Monitor product quality ensuring compliance to packaging specifications; work in compliance with company and regulatory policies
• Properly clean all packaging tools and equipment, ensuring the brewery and packaging area operates in a clean and orderly fashion
• Responsible for ERP inputs, tracking and reporting
 • Manage all inventory needed for packaging
• Adhere to the food safety required as per job duties and report non-conformities
• Responsible for maintaining waste water ratio and responsible for side-streaming waste where applicable.
• Responsible for following and leading safety protocols
• Work cross-functionally with teams to collaborate throughout the label review process

The ideal candidate will have:
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering or Packaging Operations Management
• 2+ years packaging experience, beverage industry experience is considered an asset
• Forklift certification, and pallet jack experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and a quality leader
• Solid command of safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting ability
• Demonstrated ability to meet packaging job requirements, including initiative, safety, housekeeping, attendance and productivity
• Knowledge of brewing, maintenance, quality controls considered an asset
• Experience with Netsuite or other ERP systems would be considered a strong asset
• The drive to win as a team – collaborating to achieve success is what we do here at Bench
• A willingness to lift the occasional keg or case of beer!

If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and are motivated to work in a fast-paced, fun environment with like-minded people who love what they do, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to info@benchbrewing.com. 

Bench Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, competence, merit and business needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting Human Resources.

Supply Chain Coordinator

Reports to: Director, Operations & Logistics
Department: Operations
Location: Beamsville, Ontario
Job Type: Full Time

The Role:

Reporting into the Director of Operations & Logistics, the Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the brewery supply chain, from raw ingredients to dry goods. This role will work across multiple departments to ensure the on-time and cost-efficient selection and procurement of quality materials. This position will support with demand planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels based on our production schedules.

The Supply Chain Coordinator is also responsible for fostering existing supplier relationships and building new ones with respect to sourcing materials and leading price negotiations. Data entry, report generation, and data analytics is an ongoing duty.

This individual will work with members of the packaging, brewing, finance, and sales teams in the following areas:

 •  Supporting all demand planning and sales forecast exercises to determine production schedule requirements based on annual budgets as well as actual sales depletions.
•  Creating purchase orders for all required material including hops, yeasts, malts, and all packaging materials
•  Working with Logistics Coordinator to organize the timely transfer of goods and materials between Bench’s various warehouse locations
•  Compiling data to generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to be used for cost-saving initiatives and other continuous improvement initiatives
•  Evaluating supplier quotes and presenting cost-effective recommendations and potential alternatives
•  Balancing just-in-time inventory needs while negotiating best possible pricing with suppliers
•  Assisting with the creation of an annual supply chain budget requirements and appropriately operating within it
•  Supporting inventory tracking and reporting in our ERP system
•  Recommending technology and process improvements to find efficiencies in our ERP system (NetSuite)
•  Provide coaching, troubleshooting and training to new and current users on the ERP system

The ideal candidate will have:

•  Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management 
•  1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain role working with beer or fast-moving consumer goods
•  Proven organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage deadlines
•  The ability to work with complex data systems and perform detailed analysis
•  The ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
•  Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems would be considered a strong asset
•  Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel, having worked with functions like pivot tables and V-look-ups
•  The drive to win as a team – collaborating to achieve success is what we do here at Bench
•  Physically able to move cases and kegs of beer

If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and are motivated to work in a fast-paced, fun environment with like-minded people who love what they do, we want to hear from you! 

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@benchbrewing.com

Bench Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, competence, merit and business needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting Human Resources.

The Role:
The role of the Taproom team member involves all aspects of the guest experience during their visit to our brewery. Hospitality and beer education are at the forefront of all that we do, as we strive to provide a friendly and unique customer experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Maintain 100% customer satisfaction through genuine hospitality, the first time
Be in constant communication with your team to execute service or resolve issues in a timely, courteous and professional manner
Conduct dynamic brewery tours
Understand responsible alcohol service policies
Be proactive in maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, merchandising
Increase sales through product knowledge, customer engagement and effective communication of the Bench brand
Whether on, or off duty, always represent Bench values by demonstrating respect for other breweries/wineries/processes
Some travel may be required for off-site events