Brewer | Victory Brewing - Parkesburg, PA

Artisanal Brewing Ventures•Parkesburg, PA

25d

About The Position

The Brewer executes daily production operations across the brewhouse, cellar, and/or packaging departments to support production, quality, and safety objectives. The position may rotate between operational areas according to production schedules and business needs. Work includes wort or cider production, cellar operations, filtration, sanitation, process monitoring, and equipment operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role operates in a 24/5 production environment, with rotation among first, second, and third shifts every six weeks. Flexible scheduling may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and overnight work. The work environment is damp and wet, with exposure to hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals, and moving machinery; noise can be very loud. Appropriate PPE is required at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Availability to rotate between first, second, and third shifts every six weeks.
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.
Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in brewing, food manufacturing, beverage production, or a related industrial environment.
Formal brewing education or prior commercial brewing experience.
Fundamental understanding of brewing, fermentation, and sanitation processes.
Cross-functional capability across production areas.

Responsibilities

Maintain proficiency in at least two production areas, including brewhouse and cellar operations; cross-functional capability is strongly preferred.
Execute brewing, cellar, filtration, packaging, and sanitation activities in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and safety standards.
Operate manual and automated brewing and process equipment.
Produce wort and/or cider according to established production schedules and quality standards.
Load and handle raw materials, adjuncts, and process aids throughout production.
Set up and break down hoses, fittings, pumps, valves, and clamps for production and cleaning operations.
Perform routine operational inspections and basic maintenance on tanks, pumps, valves, and related process equipment.
Use automation and process control systems to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production performance.
Accurately complete production logs, batch records, and shift communications.
Identify and promptly communicate equipment, process, quality, or safety issues to leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment, including proper use of PPE.
Support packaging operations and cross-functional production activities as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.