Experienced Brewer Support Seeking New Opportunities
1. Jared M. Schmidt
304 S. Merrill Ave. Willows, CA 95988
(530) 570-9286
jaredschmidt9@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OK
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Graduation Date: December 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.1
Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Pow erpoint, SAP shipment
softw are, Proleit V9, Ability to develop proficiency w ith new softw are.
EMPLOYMENT
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company; Chico, CA
Brewer Support January 2015 to present
Ensured that all raw materials for brew ing are prepared, in correct amounts, utilizing correct
varieties of grains, hops, yeast, as w ell as adjuncts.
Maintained 3 w arehouses of raw brew ing materials utilizing FiFo methods to ensure that the
materials of the highest quality are consistently used in the product.
Kept stringent and updated w eekly inventories in multiple w arehouses, as w ell as operated
multiple forklifts to assist w ith w arehousing, storage and inventory.
Maintained a clean brew house environment, sometimes using chemicals that required correct
use of PPE, w hich required a strong w orking know ledge of chemicals and their environmental
impacts.
Adhered to USDA food safety standards for all raw materials, as w ellas occasionally utilizing
Oregon Tilth Organic protocols for certain beers.
Maintained a w orking know ledge of all machines, pumps, loops, softw are, valves, brinks, and
all mechanisms in the brew houses in order to assist w herever necessary during the brew ing
process. As w ell as maintained a strong know ledge of the art and science of brew ing in order to
assist w ith producing consistently the best product possible.
Blue Diamond Growers; Chico, CA
Receiver Operator/Forklift Operator August 2014 to October 2014
Received almonds of all varieties from Blue Diamond’s grow ers and consolidated them into
loads to be shipped.
Maintained strong know ledge of all varieties and their shipment destinations, w hich w ould
change daily at times, as w ell as in-shell and meat destinations.
Filled sets of trailers accurately and w ith road-legal w eights, to be picked up by Valley Farm
Transport, and ensured transport to proper destinations in a timely and accurate manner for
both driver and receiver.
Kept very stringent records, both on SAP’s computer softw are, and on paper, of w eights,
varieties, destinations, drivers, and departure times, so as to allow Blue Diamond to track all
shipments of product w ith pinpoint accuracy.
Operated forklift, Yard Dog, and tractors, to move almond meats in and out of Blue Diamond’s
w arehouse, as w ell as operated dumper lift so as to w eigh almond meats in pit scale for
consolidation and shipment.
Maintained a clean w orkenvironment, as required by the USDA as w ell as maintained all
equipment and machinery to operate effectively.
Pulled samples from all grow er lots as required by USDA and Blue Diamond Grow ers, so as to
ensure the highest quality product during and after harvest.
S&S FARMS; WILLOWS, CA
Farm M anager June 2005 to present
Conducted essential labor operations to maintain sustained productivity of the business
operation.
Annually lead effort to prep rice fields for the grow ing season ensuring consistency and
maximum crop development.
Maintained w orking know ledge of pests, diseases, detrimental fungi and their causes for rice,
w alnuts, and pecans.
Maintained w orking know ledge of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, as w ell as chemical
fertilizers to assist in maximum crop development.
Repaired all farm machinery and equipment; including tractor engines, combine engines,
implements and their corresponding parts, and other machinery, to maintain effective farm
operations.
Operated all heavy farm machinery including, John Deere 8210T, (w ith and w ithout GPS
assistance), Case International 7140, Case International IH 2388, Kubota orchard tractors,
backhoe, mud chisel, tri-plane, w ide-plane disc, orchard mow er, and fork lift. Able to learn
equipment operations quickly.
2. Certifications
CPR/AED Life Support; American Heart Association; (2014-2016).
Sit Dow n and Stand Up Forklift Certified at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. (2015 –
present).
Forklift Operator Certified; Certified at Blue Diamond Growers; (2014-2017).
USDA Ag sampler certified; (certified in 2014).
California Food Handlers Certified; eFoodHandlers: Certificate ID: 2014-1079954 (2014-2017)
HONORS & AWARDS
University of Oklahoma Dean’s List (2012-2013)
American Red Cross Heroes Aw ard Recipient (2009).
University of Oklahoma Dean’s Advisory Board (2010)
City of Willow s Heroes Proclamation (2009).
University of Oklahoma, Dean’s List (2013-2014).
Willow s Healthcare Professional Scholarship Recipient (2009).
Most improved player OU Rugby Club (2010).