Brewer

Yards Brewing Company • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brewer I supports brewing and cellaring operations in a high-volume production brewery. This role focuses on hands-on brewing tasks, cleaning and sanitation, and supporting daily production under the guidance of senior brewing staff. This is a development role designed to build foundational brewing, process, and operational skills with a path toward advancement.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience in brewing, manufacturing, or production environment
• Basic understanding of brewing and willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform physical tasks
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness
• Ability to follow SOPs and take direction from senior staff
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Ability to lift 55+ lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet environments
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and hose handling

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

• Assist with wort transfers, tank operations, and yeast handling
• Support carbonation and basic tank management (FVs and BBTs)
• Take gravities and assist with in-process checks
• Support filtration and preparation for packaging
• Execute CIP cycles for Fermentation Vessels (FVs) and Bright Beer Tanks (BBTs)
• Perform manual cleaning (COP) of tanks, equipment, floors, and drains
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow sanitation procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized brewhouse environment
• Support daily brewing operations based on production schedule
• Coordinate tasks with Brewing, Packaging, and Warehouse teams
• Assist in prioritizing tasks to meet production needs
• Follow all brewing SOPs and work instructions
• Record basic production data accurately
• Communicate any out-of-spec conditions to senior team members
• Develop understanding of brewing processes and systems
• Gain exposure to automated brewhouse systems (Siemens Braumat)
• Build troubleshooting and process awareness skills over time

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Free Parking
• Taproom Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed