Brewing I

Brewers Collective • Candler, NC

6d

About The Position

The Brewer is an important member of the Wicked Weed Brewing Team and follows established processes to complete the day-to-day activities necessary to produce high-quality beer. The role supports beer production, maintains a clean and safe brewery environment, performs routine equipment and infrastructure maintenance, and assists other departments as needed. The schedule rotates among the listed 10-hour and 12-hour shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A diploma or certificate in Brewing or Fermentation Sciences from a recognized brewing school and/or at least 1–3 years of professional brewing experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of beer styles and sensory evaluation.
• Ability to support day-to-day wort and beer production activities.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds or more repeatedly and occasionally lift or move up to 160 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for prolonged periods.
• Understanding of safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to accurately keep records, follow standard brewery operating procedures, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivation and good time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain high-quality standards throughout beer production.
• Produce high-quality wort.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and presentable work environment using clean-in-place (CIP) procedures.
• Manage yeast health and fermentations daily.
• Harvest yeast and perform barrel stabilization, maintenance, and racking in and out of barrels.
• Perform standard cellar work, including pH monitoring, gravity checks, and crash scheduling.
• Perform dry hopping and adjunct processing.
• Set up and tear down hard and soft piping assemblies.
• Carbonate beer and prepare it for packaging.
• Organize and collect production records.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Follow safety procedures throughout the brewery.
• Assist other departments when necessary, including brewhouse, cellar, packaging, maintenance, QA/QC lab, and events.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness benefits, and tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability income protection.
• Parental leave and FMLA policies.
• 401(k) retirement savings options with a company matching contribution.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Free beer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED