Brewer/Cellar Operator

About the role

The Brewer/Cellar Operator is responsible for executing the day-to-day brewing and cellar functions required to produce consistent, high-quality beer. This includes wort production, fermentation management, filtration, yeast handling, tank CIP, and general facility upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all cellar operations, including CIP, CUP, sanitizing fermenters and brite tanks, yeast brinks, dry hopping, gravity readings, yeast cell counts, keg racking, and general tank management
• Start up and shut down facility processes for both brewhouse and cellar functions
• Operate filtration equipment, perform filtration procedures, and sanitize lines and filters
• Execute all aspects of wort production, including milling, hop and ingredient additions, antifoam and spice additions, and sample collection for lab analysis
• Maintain turbidity, CO2, and O2 levels within product specifications; conduct dilution and flavor checks
• Keep all brewhouse vessels and cellar areas in clean, tour-ready condition
• Document all production steps accurately; maintain daily logs, quality checks, and batch records
• Communicate issues promptly to the Head Brewer and Senior Brewer; support cross-department communication when needed
• Contribute to taste panel evaluations and ensure product quality standards are upheld
• Participate in meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and a positive team environment
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant workspace in accordance with company policies and safety standards
• Support other departments and assist with additional tasks as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in brewing or beverage manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work around moving machinery and complex systems
• Able to multitask, prioritize changing demands, and maintain strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to work varied shifts as needed
• Proper use and understanding of PPE
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height, stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, climb stairs, and tolerate varying temperatures

Working Conditions

This position requires physical work in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, moving equipment, chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing, and elevated heights. The Brewer/Cellar Operator must be comfortable working safely and efficiently in these conditions.

Position Details

• Title: Brewer/Cellar Operator
• Location: Windsor, VT
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt