Assistant Brewer

Lucky Luke Brewing Co; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucky Luke Brewing Co in Southern California operates two facilities—a 30bbl production brewery in Santa Clarita and a 10bbl pilot brewery and taproom in Palmdale. We are seeking a driven Assistant Brewer to work closely with Head Brewer to keep both cellars running smoothly.

The role is hands-on, demanding strong work ethic, cleanliness, and eagerness to learn in a professional brewing environment. You will rotate between high-throughput production and experimental pilot system, gaining

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional brewery or cellar experience; formal brewing education ok.
• Strong knowledge of brewery safety, CIP and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of brewhouse, cellar, and packaging across production and pilot systems.
• Perform cellar tasks: gravity checks, yeast dumping, dry-hopping, carbonation and fermentation monitoring.
• Assist sanitation and CIP of vessels, tanks, hoses, fittings; maintain clean, audit-ready space.
• Support packaging: keg washing/filling, canning line, case stacking, palletizing.
• Assist wort production, grain handling, milling, mashing, spent grain removal.
• Accurate data logging and production records in brewery software.

Skills

Cellar operations

Quality control

Documentation

Sanitation

Tools

CIP protocols

Job description

We are a family-owned, independent craft brewing company deeply rooted in the Southern California beer community. Operating two distinct facilities—a regional 30bbl production brewery in Santa Clarita and a dynamic 10bbl pilot brewery and taproom in Palmdale—we balance large-scale, high-quality core brand distribution with small-batch, cutting-edge experimentation. Our team values hard work, creativity, absolute quality, and a collaborative, supportive family culture. We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Brewer to join our crew and work directly alongside our Head Brewer to keep both cellars running flawlessly.

Position Summary

The Assistant Brewer will support all daily operations of the brewhouse, cellar, and packaging lines across our production and pilot systems. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong work ethic, a passion for cleanliness, and a desire to learn and grow within a professional brewing environment. While your primary station may shift based on production schedules, you will gain invaluable experience working on both a high-throughput 30bbl production line and an experimental 10bbl pilot system.

• Cellar Operations: Execute daily cellar tasks including gravity checks, yeast dumping, dry-hopping, carbonation, and monitoring fermentations under the direction of the Head Brewer.
• Sanitation & CIP: Perform rigorous cleaning and Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures on fermentation vessels, bright tanks, brewhouse vessels, hoses, and fittings. Maintain an spotless, safe working environment.
• Packaging Support: Assist with all packaging operations, including keg washing/filling, automated canning line operation, case-stacking, and palletizing for wholesale distribution.
• Brewhouse Assistance: Assist with wort production, grain handling, milling, mashing out, and spent grain removal.
• Quality & Documentation: Accurately log data (ph, gravities, temperatures) and maintain meticulous production records in our brewery management software.
• Facility Maintenance: Help maintain, clean, and troubleshoot brewery equipment, ensuring all tools are put away and the facility is audit-ready at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 1–2 years of professional experience in a commercial brewery or cellar environment (formal brewing education or a strong passionate homebrewing background with industry references may be considered).
• A deep, fundamental understanding of brewery safety, chemical handling (CIP), and sanitation protocols.