Brewer II

Yards Brewing Company•Philadelphia, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brewer II is responsible for executing and supporting brewing operations in a high-volume, automated production brewery. This role requires strong process control capability, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate both automated brewhouse systems and manual brewing processes. The Brewer II is expected to operate with a high level of independence and support overall brewhouse performance, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in brewing, food & beverage, manufacturing, or production environment
Strong working knowledge of CIP/COP systems
Strong working knowledge of Sanitation practices
Strong working knowledge of Brewing and fermentation fundamentals
Experience operating PLC-based or automated systems (experience with Siemens Braumat strongly preferred)
Commitment to safety, quality, and sanitation standards

Nice To Haves

Certification in Brewing or related field
Experience with wine tasting and production
Knowledge of craft beer trends and industry developments
Forklift and/or scissor lift certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

Operate automated brewhouse systems using Siemens Braumat
Execute brew recipes while monitoring critical process parameters: Temperature, Flow rates, Timing, Gravities
Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to process alarms and deviations
Adjust processes as needed to maintain product quality and consistency
Perform transfers, carbonation, and tank management (FVs and BBTs)
Support filtration and downstream readiness for packaging
Ensure all beer meets release specifications (ABV, carbonation, flavor, color)
Coordinate with Packaging, QA, and Warehouse teams to support production flow
Execute and verify CIP cycles for Fermentation Vessels (FVs) and Bright Beer Tanks (BBTs)
Verify chemical concentration, temperature, flow rates, and cycle times
Perform manual cleaning (COP) and maintain sanitary conditions
Coordinate shared CIP system usage across departments
Follow and support the development of SOPs
Accurately record batch and process data
Monitor and communicate critical control points
Support QA/QC sampling and verification processes
Diagnose and troubleshoot process and equipment issues
Communicate effectively with Maintenance for issue resolution
Support continuous improvement initiatives within brewing operations