Assistant Cider Maker - Training Path to Cider Maker

Saro Cider; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Saro Cider is seeking an Assistant Cider Maker to join a small, adventure‑driven team in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will clean and sanitize equipment, blend ciders and assist in packaging into cans and kegs.

As training progresses, you will participate in flavor development and fermentation to grow toward a Cider Maker role. This full‑time position includes learning cidery software, maintaining records, and occasional community tastings.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in alcohol manufacturing and production is preferred but not required.
• Comfort with technology and basic Excel functions are expected.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills are important as we grow.

Responsibilities

• Participate directly in cidermaking through equipment sanitization, cleaning, blending and packaging.
• Operate, maintain and clean equipment in test batches and full commercial batches.
• Maintain detailed records about production, cleaning and maintenance with writing and math skills.
• Learn cidery software to track production and inventory.
• Occasional community tastings and sampling events.
• Weekly deliveries and one shift opening the Taproom as a bartender.

Education

Education or experience in alcohol manufacturing and production

Tools

Excel

PC/tablet document management

Job description

Saro Cider is seeking an Assistant Cider Maker to join a small, adventure‑driven team in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will clean and sanitize equipment, blend ciders and assist in packaging into cans and kegs.

As training progresses, you will participate in flavor development and fermentation to grow toward a Cider Maker role. This full‑time position includes learning cidery software, maintaining records, and occasional community tastings.