Shift Brewer - 2nd Shift

TWO ROADS BREWING COMPANY•Nashville, TN

5d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Two Roads Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Second Shift Brewer to join its production team in Stratford, Connecticut. This full-time role starts at 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required based on production needs. The Brewer oversees wort production, beer separation, cellar operations, and batching activities while supporting the production schedule. The role requires technical brewing knowledge, effective communication, task prioritization, troubleshooting, and providing direction to Cellar Technicians. Working in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment, the Brewer supports production continuity, quality, safety, and effective communication between shifts. The position reports to the Lead Shift Brewer and supervises Cellar Technicians, working closely with Brewing Management, other Lead Shift Brewers, Cellar Technicians, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Maintenance. Two Roads Brewing uses a tiered training and competency development system to support employee growth and technical proficiency. Training ranges from basic safety, GMPs, CIP procedures, chemical handling, and sensory training to advanced CIP, carbonation, yeast management, transfers, centrifuge operation, blending, wort production, laboratory instrumentation, and autonomous maintenance. Progression depends on demonstrated competency and successful completion of required training and SOP assessments.

Requirements

At least one year of commercial brewing, cellar, or related beverage production experience.
Working knowledge of commercial brewing processes, sanitation, and equipment operation.
Ability to follow SOPs, GMPs, and established safety protocols.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple production activities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to provide direction and training to other production employees.
Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and work in physically demanding production environments.
Comfort working at heights, around industrial equipment, and in wet, hot, cold, and noisy conditions.
Availability for second shift beginning at 12:00 PM, with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating commercial brewing systems and automated brewing equipment.
Familiarity with Braumat or comparable brewing automation software.
Experience with centrifuges, filtration systems, carbonation, and blending.
Knowledge of yeast management, fermentation monitoring, and sensory analysis.
Experience performing laboratory testing, including pH, cell counts, and alcohol measurements.
Previous experience training or directing Cellar Technicians or other production employees.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Perform operations necessary for wort production, beer separation, cellar operations, batching, cleaning, and completion of the assigned production schedule.
Operate brewing and cellar equipment according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitor brewing parameters, fermentation conditions, and product quality throughout production.
Harvest, pitch, monitor, and manage yeast.
Perform cellar operations, including transfers, dry hopping, carbonation, blending, and filtration.
Conduct routine sensory evaluations and report product irregularities.
Complete laboratory testing, including cell counts, pH, alcohol content, and other quality measurements.
Accurately document production activities, process measurements, and deviations.
Implement approved recipe adjustments as directed by Brewing Management.
Assume responsibility for assigned brewing and cellar activities during second-shift operations.
Coordinate with first-shift personnel regarding production status, outstanding tasks, equipment conditions, and schedule priorities.
Prioritize production activities and allocate work to support schedule completion.
Monitor production progress and communicate delays or deviations to Brewing Management and affected departments.
Coordinate with Cellar Technicians to prepare fermentation vessels, materials, and equipment for scheduled production.
Maintain accurate production records and communicate outstanding activities to the incoming shift.
Support efficient production handoffs and continuity across shifts.
Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to Cellar Technicians.
Assist with initial and ongoing employee training on brewing processes, equipment, safety procedures, and SOPs.
Monitor assigned work for completion, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
Reinforce safe work practices, teamwork, and accountability.
Communicate performance concerns and training needs to the Lead Shift Brewer or Brewing Management.
Follow company safety policies, GMPs, chemical handling procedures, and established SOPs.
Perform CIP procedures on brewing equipment, fermentation vessels, and associated production systems.
Maintain brewery and cellar cleanliness and organization.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions, maintenance requirements, and potential safety hazards.
Assist with routine equipment troubleshooting and authorized maintenance activities.
Monitor inventories of raw materials, chemicals, yeast, brewery parts, PPE, and other production supplies.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to address product quality concerns.