Cellar Operator

Maine Beer Company • Freeport, ME

3d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Maine Beer Company is hiring a full-time Cellar Operator for its Brewing Team in Freeport, Maine. The role focuses on cold-side cellar operations and works closely with other Brewing Team members to maintain the quality of finished beer. The position requires at least 40 hours per week and offers an approximate pay range of $24.00–$28.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The company describes itself as values-driven, with an emphasis on brewing world-class beer, caring for the Earth and its people, high standards, sustainability, kindness, and quality. The Cellar Operator is expected to bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-first mentality.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask while working safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow established SOPs and work with little to no supervision.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative when necessary.
• Meticulous approach to sanitization and appreciation for keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Schedule flexibility, including the ability to work late when needed, accommodate changing or rotating schedules, and work holidays.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of complex machinery are a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a production position, including bending and crouching, repetitively lifting up to 60 pounds to waist height and 25 pounds to shoulder height, and standing for extended periods daily.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a production brewery is preferred, though the company is willing to train the right candidate.
• Experience with automation and centrifuges is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of complex machinery.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Brewing Team management to maintain quality standards and adhere to SOPs.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment and follow safe work practices.
• Communicate production equipment issues to the Brewing Manager.
• Complete cellar checks on fermenting and conditioning beer, including checks of gravities, temperatures, dissolved oxygen, and CO2.
• Perform cellar tasks, including yeast harvests, dry hopping, and dosing yeast for bottle conditioning.
• Perform CIP tasks.
• Clarify and transfer beer using a centrifuge.
• Attend regular Brewing Team and Production Staff meetings.
• Assist with Brewhouse and Cellar waste disposal.
• Assist with raw material intake.
• Assist Brewers and other Production staff with additional tasks when necessary.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid employee health insurance
• At least three weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Profit sharing
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Optional dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee beer perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

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