Cellar Operator

Trillium•Canton, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Trillium is looking for an experienced Cellar Operator to join the Production team. This position calls for a motivated craftsman with great attention to detail. This is an amazing opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, family-run brewery and bring your expertise into the world of craft beer! This position will report directly to the Production Manager at our Canton location.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience as a Cellar Operator in a medium-sized production brewery or packaging brewpub.
Hands-on experience operating a centrifuge in a brewing or beverage production environment.
Proven experience with flash pasteurization equipment.
Barrel-aging program involvement, including handling, filling, and monitoring.
Familiarity with Hopnik equipment for dry hopping.
Experience using Gehaltemeter or similar devices for carbonation measurement.
Certified or competent in forklift operations.
Willingness to assist with tasks outside the traditional scope of the Cellar Operator role.
Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including Monday through Saturday coverage, with 4–5 consecutive days per week.
Proficient in basic computer applications, with adequate writing and math skills for documentation and reporting.
Ability to frequently lift up to 60 pounds to shoulder height.
Capable of standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl frequently during work shifts.
Comfortable working in wet, cold, and humid conditions.
Ability to work safely near moving mechanical parts and follow established safety procedures.
Knowledge of and adherence to proper handling of hazardous chemicals, with a strong commitment to safety protocols.
Passion for high-quality beer, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Operate and troubleshoot GEA or similar centrifuge systems efficiently.
Operate the Good Nature flash pasteurizer in accordance with production schedules.
Perform daily monitoring and data collection of fermentation and conditioning tanks, including gravity, CO₂ levels, and temperature.
Manage Hopnik operation for dry hopping procedures.
Operate dosing tanks for precise adjunct additions.
Execute fruit additions into fermentation tanks following sanitary protocols.
Conduct all tasks related to the barrel aging program, including filling, monitoring, and racking barrels.
Perform beer carbonation procedures using Gehaltemeter equipment.
Complete CIP (Clean-In-Place) processes for fermentation and brite tanks.
Manage yeast health and performance, including harvesting, tracking, and fermentation monitoring.
Adhere to all QC/QA protocols established by the cellar team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with company practices.
Participate in regular sensory panels and tastings for quality assurance.
Provide support for wild beer program operations as required.
Assist with beer production tasks across all Trillium locations as needed.
Support distillery production operations when required.
Evaluate raw material quality and promptly communicate any inconsistencies.
Follow all production safety procedures and comply with OSHA standards.
Maintain a clean and organized brewery and production floor environment.