Job Description:

• 1) Operates silica-filtering machine to remove protein and yeast particles from beer: Positions filter screens between frames and lowers screens into filter tank, using power winch.

• 2) Fills mixing tank with specified amounts of silica and water.

• 3) Starts agitator that mixes water and silica, and starts pump to transfer mixture into filter tank and coat screens.

• 4) Turns calibrated carbon dioxide air valve to pressurize tank.

• 5) Starts pump that transfers beer from storage tank through filter screens to strain protein and yeast particles from beer.

• 6) Drains off sample of beer and examines it for clarity.

• 7) Starts pump to transfer filtered beer to bottle-house storage tank or to lager cellars for carbonation.

• 8) Removes screens from tank, using power winch, and rinses screens with water, using hose.

• 9) Records number of barrels and type of beer filtered on production records.