Sector
Food Industry
Keyword

Yeast Maker

Yeast Distiller

The tasks a Yeast Maker is expected to perform include:

Controlling the equipment to prepare a mixture of mash and yeast for use in the manufacture of distilled liquors

Weighing specified quantities of rye and malt meal

Dumping the mixture into the yeast tub (cooker) filled with the specified amount of water

Opening the valves to admit steam that circulates through the coil pipes in the tub and cooks the mixture

Revolving the blades in the tub to agitate the mixture as it cooks

Observing the temperature gauges and increasing or decreasing the steam pressure to maintain a constant temperature as the mash cooks

Pouring the yeast culture into the cooked mash

Mixing the mash with revolving blades

Testing the mash to determine the temperature and specific gravity

Recording the temperature results using a thermometer and hydrometer

Observing the gauges and increasing or decreasing the steam to ensure that the mash ferments at a constant temperature

Notifying the Fermentation Operator (Beverage) when the mash is ready to be pumped into the fermentation tank

Removing a sample of mash for laboratory analysis

Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment

Knowledge of safety and hygiene regulations

Basic knowledge of fermentation and microbiology

Skilled in measuring temperature using different equipment

Knowledge of the temperature effects on the final product

Knowledge of solubility of specific ingredients

Ability to differentiate between useful yeast and harmful yeast

Knowledge of the entire process of making beverages

Not applicable

Responsible

Reliable

Organized

Detail-oriented

Safety-oriented

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 10,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Food Industry in India

According to IBEF, the Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to the world food trade every year. In India, the food sector has emerged as a high-profit sector. The role of the Indian government has been instrumental in the growth and development of the industry. The Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at a rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020.

The Government of India is making an effort to expand this sector. The FDI in this sector has increased in recent years. The food processing sector offers many opportunities to skilled workers. Therefore, the career of Yeast Maker has a bright future in India as well as abroad.

Liquor distillery

Food processing companies

Food and beverage companies

Cities and towns across India