~ A rare opportunity to join the crew at Balter and produce top-notch delicious quality beer ~ With enjoyment.
More than just a name, BALTER is the sense of enjoyment you get from doing something you love, just for the thrill of it.
The cool thing is this enjoyment can be found anywhere. You could be winning world titles like Mick Fanning and Parko, or simply feeling triumphant because you've navigated the mind bend of putting an Ikea shelf together. Its purest origins can be found at the end of a good day's work when you sit back, sip on an epic beer and go…aaaah!
At Balter, we're all about celebrating that enjoyment with you, because beer is more than just a drink: it draws tribes together and is a companion to many great moments in life.
About the role
Mmm beer…. We love it. You love it.
We’re on the hunt for a Brewery Assistant to join our talented production team and help us keep the good stuff flowing. This casual role is to support the production team which runs seven days per week, for a minimum of 3 days during the week or in the weekend.
As a Brewery Assistant at Balter, you’ll be hands-on in both our manual and automated brewhouses and cellars, laboratory, kegging and canning lines ensuring we hit daily production schedules while keeping safety and quality front of mind. You’ll work closely with the Team Leaders to ensure that the beer production and volume targets are met and to keep our processes consistent and our beer top-notch.
This is a role for someone who’s versatile and keen to pitch in wherever needed — whether that’s brewing, cellaring, packaging, logistics or maintenance. You’ll need to work well in a team, but also be comfortable working independently, as some shifts stretch into the evening.
Some stuff you’ll be doing
* Comply to a safety-first environment
* Adhere to strict hygiene protocols
* Be flexible and responsive, setting up processes and support 7 day brewery operations ranging from raw materials, wort production, fermentation profiles, brite beer preparation and packaging.
* Communicate any issues identified within the production process.
* Aid in Laboratory Processes, namely Physical Chemistry and Yeast Management.
* Work closely with the Production Team to ensure that recipes are followed for large scale production runs and will be involved with the quality assurance process, playing a significant role in ensuring the Brewery meets the high standards set by the Production Manager to continue to produce high quality beer at scale.
* Attend daily handover meetings to ensure all workload is met and any challenges communicated.
* Ensure the brewery is extremely clean and complies with food regulations: Be very vigilant when it comes to workplace hygiene. They must ensure that all machinery is correctly maintained and sanitised after use, cleaning schedules in place and reporting/checklist are utilised.
* Work closely with the Brewing Team to ensure that recipes are followed for large scale production runs and be involved with the quality assurance process, playing a significant role in ensuring the brewery meets the high standards set by the Production Manager to continue to produce high quality beer at scale.
The perks
* Free beer (yes, the rumours are true)
* Weekly BBQ
* Coffee machine for those late-night shifts
* Awesome friendly crew
* Sweet merch
About you
You’re a reliable and motivated person, ideally with experience in brewing. A CIBD Foundations in Brewing or Food Handling Certificate is preferred, along with certifications such as Forklift, White Card, Working at Heights, EWP, and First Aid.
The successful candidate will have a minimum High School level understanding of the core sciences, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions and manage their workload effectively.
Known for your strong work ethic, reliability, and flexibility, you thrive in fast-paced environments and bring ambition, attention to detail, and a “do it now” attitude to everything you do.
That’s me, built for the brew life … how do I apply?
* Answer a few simple questions here on Seek.
* Do up a cover letter telling us why you’re great for the role and for Balter.
* Attach your resume.