GUY JAMES MORGAN
Johannesburg
Summary
Hands-on and reliable warehouse and brewing professional with experience in logistics, stock control, forklift operations, and full-scale beer production. Proven ability to manage physically demanding work, maintain safety standards, and follow strict production processes. Experienced in end-to-end brewing operations, warehouse management, and order fulfilment. Strong attention to detail with a focus on efficiency, cleanliness, and quality control. Seeking a role in warehousing, logistics, or brewing production within South Africa.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewer
Fyne Ales Brewery
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated large-scale brewhouse (~20,000L capacity)
- Managed full brewing process: grains-in → fermentation → packaging
- Monitored active and forced fermentations to ensure quality and consistency
- Conducted quality control testing, including pre-release tasting
- Performed CIP cleaning using caustic soda and sanitisation using PAA
- Maintained water filtration systems sourced from natural springs
- Managed safe disposal of brewing by-products (grains, hops, waste)
- Worked weekend shifts to monitor fermentation cycles
- Foraged wild plants and ingredients (including raspberries, blueberries, and meadowsweet) for use in small-batch and wild beer production
- Assisted in developing and producing wild and specialty beers, contributing to unique flavour profiles and seasonal releases
- Product developmet: Developed and launched own beer (“Mix Tape 7” IPA) — fully sold out across all formats (cans, kegs, casks)
Warehouse Manager
Fyne Ales
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed incoming deliveries and stock intake
- Operated forklift to unload and organise pallets
- Maintained warehouse layout for efficient storage and access
- Picked, packed, and dispatched orders (local, online, and export)
- Managed keg and cask storage yard
- Prepared products for distribution (kegs, casks, mini casks)
- Assisted brewing team during production (grains-in support)
Kitchen Porter / General Worker
Creggans Inn Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Washed dishes and cleaned work areas
- Assisted with basic food preparation
- Performed general maintenance and gardening duties
Warehouse Assistant (Part-Time)
Strachur Tearoom
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Packed shelves and organised stock
- Assisted with basic warehousing duties
- Maintained stock levels and cleanliness
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Higher Mathematics, Higher English, Product Design & Graphics Communication, Physics & Biology
Dunoon Grammar School
Scotland2015
NVQ Level 3 - Grade 1-11
Willow Ridge
Johannesburg, GP01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
Scotland01-2019
HNC & HND - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
Scotland01-2016
Skills
- Warehouse operations & stock control
- Forklift operation & pallet handling
- Order picking, packing & dispatch
- Goods receiving & inventory organisation
- Brewing process (grain to packaging)
- Quality control & product testing
- Equipment cleaning (CIP systems)
- Chemical handling (Caustic Soda, PAA)
- Health & safety compliance
- Physical labour & outdoor work
- Team collaboration & shift work
- Weekend availability
- Time efficiency
Additional Information
Physically fit and able to perform manual labour, Comfortable working in fast-paced and industrial environments, Willing to work shifts, weekends, and overtime, Strong work ethic and reliability
Personal Information
- British
- South African
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Interests
- Hiking and Running
- Gardening, growing and creating Bonsais
- Reading
- Fishing
Timeline
Brewer
Fyne Ales Brewery
02.2023 - 10.2024
Warehouse Manager
Fyne Ales
06.2022 - 02.2023
Kitchen Porter / General Worker
Creggans Inn Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2019
Warehouse Assistant (Part-Time)
Strachur Tearoom
01.2017 - 01.2018
NVQ Level 4 - Higher Mathematics, Higher English, Product Design & Graphics Communication, Physics & Biology
Dunoon Grammar School
NVQ Level 3 - Grade 1-11
Willow Ridge
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
HNC & HND - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College