12 Years of Beer! We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday, June 8th.

Full-time Brewer & Cellar Operator

UNION Craft Brewing was created around the idea that great beer has the power to unite diverse communities and invigorate neighborhoods and cities. Beer Unites! is not just a tagline, it’s the underlying philosophy of everything we believe in as a business. Good beer brings good people together for good times—and good works.

Reports Directly to Head Brewer/Production Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Raw materials receiving, storage, and handling
  • Operating brewhouse equipment for safe and efficient wort production
  • Yeast management, harvesting and pitching
  • Monitoring and attending to fermentations 
  • Tank transfers via centrifuge
  • Performing cleaning and sanitizing-in-place on all necessary equipment
  • Sanitary additions to fermenters
  • Thorough completion of brewery records
  • Sensory panel participation
  • Basic utilities operation (boiler, glycol chiller, water, compressed air, electrical)
  • Equipment maintenance and condition-monitoring
  • Assisting as needed with special projects (e.g. barrels and mixed fermentation, hand-bottling etc.)
  • Assist with packaging as needed
  • Displaying a high level of awareness at all times regarding:
    • Quality
    • Sanitation and cleanliness
    • Safety
  • Communicating directly with Head Brewer/Production Operations Manager or other appropriate person:
    • Confirming all daily tasks have been completed
    • Relaying any quality, safety or maintenance issues to be addressed
  • Have a general understanding or willingness to learn the basic principles of:
    • Food-production safety and sanitation, including chemical safety
    • Fluid flow, process gasses, sanitary procedures, preventative maintenance
  • Attendance at festivals, beer tastings, and other promotional or special events, as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 2 years experience in production brewing or similar field
  • Regularly lift up to 55lbs and maneuver 165lbs and more.
  • Comfortably work at heights, in cramped spaces and awkward positions, and in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time
  • Braukon/BrauControl experience preferred
  • Ability to work in an environment with high noise levels
  • Ability to safely utilize scissor lift and forklift as needed (training provided, if necessary)
  • Ability/willingness to work in a wet environment and handle hazardous materials appropriately
  • Ability to stand, walk and work for extended periods
  • Ability to communicate effectively within a team setting
  • Ability to work unsupervised as needed

Benefits: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) + Employer match
  • Paid time off
  • UNION Craft Brewing is an Employee Owned Business. Opportunity available for a vested stock ownership program.

**UNION Craft Brewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment. UCB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding; race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for workplace harassment.

Please submit a cover letter telling us why you want to join the UNION Craft Brewing Team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. Send to HR@unioncraftbrewing.com