Brewer

Victory Brewing Company; Lenover (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exceptional health benefits

No waiting period to enroll

Paid family leave

Flexible schedules & generous PTO

Ample product discounts

Opportunities for growth across 5+品牌

Job summary

Victory Brewing Company in Parkesburg, PA, seeks a Brewer to execute daily production across brewhouse, cellar, and packaging areas. You’ll ensure quality and safety while supporting diverse production needs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in brewing or related manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and basic computer skills. Flexibility for rotating shifts and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of brewing or beverage production experience preferred.
• Formal brewing education or prior commercial brewing experience is a plus.
• Fundamental understanding of brewing, fermentation, and sanitation processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee wort or cider production, cellar operations, filtration, and packaging.
• Maintain SOPs, GMPs, and safety standards during production.
• Operate manual and automated brewing and process equipment.
• Record production logs, batch records, and shift communications.
• Identify equipment, process, quality, or safety issues and escalate to leadership.

Skills

Brewing knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Communication

Safety focus

Adaptability

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, craft cocktails, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, evolving, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Health Benefits

- No Waiting Period to Enroll

- Paid Family Leave

• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off
• Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

At Victory, we’ve always believed that great beer comes from a deep respect for the craft. That spirit inspired our decision to join Artisanal Brewing Ventures in 2016. By partnering with a community that shares our values and supports the behind-the-scenes work—like marketing, operations, and finance—we freed up our brewers to do what they do best: focus on the art of brewing. The result? More time, more creativity, and more opportunity to craft the innovative, flavorful beers that have defined Victory since the beginning.

Brewer | Victory Brewing - Parkesburg, PA

The Brewer is responsible for executing daily production operations across the brewhouse, cellar, and/or packaging departments to support production, quality, and safety objectives. This role may rotate between operational areas based on production schedules and business needs. Primary responsibilities include wort or cider production, cellar operations, filtration, sanitation, process monitoring, and equipment operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Maintain proficiency in at least two production areas, including brewhouse and cellar operations; cross-functional capability is strongly preferred.
• Execute brewing, cellar, filtration, packaging, and sanitation activities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMPs, and safety standards.
• Operate manual and automated brewing and process equipment.
• Produce wort and/or cider according to established production schedules and quality standards.
• Load and handle raw materials, adjuncts, and process aids throughout various stages of production.
• Set up and break down hoses, fittings, pumps, valves, and clamps for production and cleaning operations.
• Perform routine operational inspections and basic maintenance on tanks, pumps, valves, and related process equipment.
• Utilize automation and process control systems to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production performance.
• Accurately complete production logs, batch records, and shift communications.
• Identify and promptly communicate equipment, process, quality, or safety issues to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support packaging operations and cross-functional production activities as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in brewing, food manufacturing, beverage production, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Formal brewing education or prior commercial brewing experience is a plus.
• Fundamental understanding of brewing, fermentation, and sanitation processes preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This role operates within a 24/5 production environment.
• Availability to rotate between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift every 6 weeks.1st: Mon - Fri 5:45am-2:15pm; 2nd: Mon - Fri 1:45pm-10:15pm; 3rd: Sun - Thurs 9:45pm-6:15am.
• Flexible scheduling, including rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and overnight work, may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to safely move up to 165 lbs. of kegged beer using proper handling techniques and equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, climb, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, including wrenches and propane torches.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks and safely operate production equipment.
• Ability to evaluate product quality attributes, including color, aroma, and flavor.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Ability to obtain the ABV Forklift Certification.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud. Appropriate PPE is required at all times.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.