Assistant Craft Brewer

Martin Restaurants Inc; Darien (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tabby House Brewing Company is hiring for a hands-on production role in a fast-paced brewery environment. You will participate in cellar and packaging operations, ensure clean and safe processes, monitor quality aspects like DO testing, water mineral checks, and yeast handling, and assist with warehouse inventory and general production tasks.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year brewery experience or homebrewing background, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• 1+ year brewery/production experience preferred.
• Degree/background in biology, chemistry, or engineering is a bonus.
• Able to lift 55+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good troubleshooting skills and mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and safe PPE adherence.

Responsibilities

• Keg washing, filling, can and bottle packaging, and tank transfers.
• Sanitation including CIP and vessel passivation; PPE compliance.
• Dissolved oxygen testing, water mineral testing, and yeast handling.
• Warehousing: receiving malt, hops, and other materials; inventory logging.
• General operations: assist with production tasks; maintain safe, clean workspaces.

Job description

Company: The Tabby House Brewing Company.

Cellar & Packaging Operations

• Keg washing and filling.
• Can and bottle packaging.
• Finished beer filtration and tank-to-tank transfers.
• Understanding pump functions and balance lines.
• Carbonating beer to proper specifications.
• Monitoring fermentation and conditioning processes.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• CIP, sanitation, and passivation of fermentation, conditioning, and brewing vessels.
• Safe handling of standard brewery caustics and acids using company-specified PPE.
• Cleaning and maintaining cellar space, tank exteriors, parts, drains, racks, floors, and equipment.

Quality & Brewing Support

• Dissolved oxygen testing and carbonation testing.
• Water mineral testing.
• Maintaining water tank levels and temperature.
• Performing cell counts and proper yeast handling.

Warehouse & Inventory

• Warehousing and receiving malt, hops, and other raw materials.
• Logging and managing inventory (grain, yeast, hops, kegs, packaged goods, etc.).
• Safe operation of walk-behind and ride-on motorized forklifts.

General Operations

• Basic brewhouse mechanical and plumbing operation.
• Assisting with various production-related tasks.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be on feet all day and able to lift 55+ lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and willingness to adhere to safety, environmental and brewhouse standards at all times.
• Good troubleshooting skills, and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in a production brewery is often required, though homebrewing experience can also be a factor.
• 1+ Year previous experience at a brewery as an assistant brewer, brewer, or cellarman is preferred but not required.
• Degree or background in biology, chemistry or engineering is a bonus but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation.