Brewer | Southern Tier Brewing - Lakewood, NY

About the role

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, craft cocktails, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, evolving, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

What We Do

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Health Benefits
• No Waiting Period to Enroll
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off
• Ambient Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in brewing, food manufacturing, beverage production, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Formal brewing education or prior commercial brewing experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to safely move up to 165 lbs. of kegged beer using proper handling techniques and equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, climb, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, including wrenches and propane torches.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks and safely operate production equipment.
• Ability to evaluate product quality attributes, including color, aroma, and flavor.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Ability to obtain the ABV Forklift Certification.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery.
• The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.