Brewer

Amsterdam Brewing Co.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Health benefits

Paid vacation

Training & development

Employee events

Beer culture

Job summary

Amsterdam Brewing Company is seeking a Brewer to join the production team in Toronto. You will brew high-quality beer, operate brewing and filtration equipment, and ensure clean and compliant work areas.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in beer production, strong communication, and the ability to handle rotating 8-hour shifts, including weekends. Physical stamina and a background in beverage production are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of beer production experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends.
• Degree or diploma in beverage production or related field.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand 8–10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Brew high-quality beer and operate brewing, filtration and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain GMP-compliant work area and keep the plant clean and organized.
• Document brewing batches, filtration runs and cleaning logs with accuracy.
• Perform quality control testing on raw materials and beer.

Skills

Communication skills

Shift work

Physical stamina

Passion for beer

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Beverage production degree/diploma

Job description

Amsterdam Brewing Company has been a part of the Toronto community since 1986. It’s a combination of good people, good ideas and good beer that have brought us to where we are today.

The Brewer is a key member of Production who will work with the support of a collaborative brewing team to produce world class beer. Brewers are responsible for safely carrying out all brewing, filtration, and cellar operations to a high standard.

What we can Offer you!

• Participation in the comprehensive benefits package for you and your family. Dental, prescriptions, massages, chiropractor etc.
• Paid vacation so you can take some time off to enjoy the new year!
• Shift & Duties rotation so that you can learn and take part in all the different aspects of the brewing process
• Development training to ensure you are reaching your full potential on the brewing team
• Ongoing employee recognition and engagement events with donut/coffee days, parties, free giveaways and much more!
• BEER! Beer is our craft, and we want you to enjoy and share our CRAFT with friends and family.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Brew high quality beer while operating brewing, filtration and cleaning equipment and/or tasks in the brewery; while adhering to internal SOPs (standard operating procedures)
• Maintain work area to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) cleaning standard, while striving to improve environmental metrics and plant organization
• Maintain accurate written documentation of brewing batches, filtration runs and cleaning logs including ingredient traceability; Some analysis of this data as requested
• Perform quality control and quality assurance testing on raw materials and beer through routine specification checks and taste panels

Skills & Experience

• A passion for beer with a minimum 2 years of previous experience in beer production
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work shift work, including a flexible schedule to support production needs, occasional weekends. Shifts are 8 hours in length and rotate start times between 6am and 3pm on a 16hr production schedule
• Mechanical background is considered an asset
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, when required
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Degree or Diploma, preferably in beverage production or adjacent discipline (Brewing Diploma or Certification, Engineering, Food Sciences, etc.)

Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department by email at