Brewer 1

Saint Arnold Brewing Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Brewer I to operate and monitor the brewhouse and cellar equipment, following SOPs to produce exceptional, world-class beers.

You will execute the full brewing process from milling to fermentation, perform CIP, manage cellar tasks, collect data on key metrics, and uphold quality standards. The role requires prior brewing experience and a degree related to brewing; shifts include mornings, afternoons, overnights, with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Passion for beer and interest in brewing process.
• Prior brewing experience (home or commercial).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; brewing coursework or diplomas considered.
• High energy level and attention to detail.
• Team player, able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Forklift operation ability (training after hire).
• Ability to lift 55 lb grain bags and handle heavy hoses.

Responsibilities

• Operate the complete brewing process from milling to fermentation and filtration per SOPs.
• Adhere to SOPs and safety protocols; escalate issues as needed.
• Perform CIP of brewing vessels, tanks, lines, fermenters, centrifuge, filter.
• Assemble and disassemble process lines and loops.
• Prepare and utilize chemicals safely.
• Manage cellar including yeast pitching and daily fermentation tracking.
• Uphold and advance quality standards; collect brewing metrics.
• Complete all checklists accurately.
• Work rotating shifts including mornings, afternoons, and overnights; occasional Saturday work.
• Promote and protect the Saint Arnold brand.

Skills

Brewing interest

Brewing experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or brewing diploma

Job description

Description

Saint Arnold Brewing Company was started in 1994 with a goal to brew world class beers and deliver them to our customers as fresh as possible making them the best beers in Texas and Louisiana. We are a small business, and our brewers are involved in many aspects of the company including brewing, fermentation tracking, centrifuge, filtration, cleaning, lab work as well as brewery events and other promotions.

Role:

Brewer I efficiently operates and monitors the SABC brewhouse and cellar equipment to produce exceptional, world-class beers and beverages. Reports to the Brewing Operations Manager, Brewer I follows our standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures our beers meet quality standards.

General Description

• Entry Level/ New to SABC Brewing
• Focus is on learning production processes and routine tasks
• Requires detailed instruction and supervision

Responsibilities:

• Execute the complete brewing process from milling, to wort production, to fermentation and filtration while maintaining company quality standards
• Adhere to all SOPs and safety protocols provided, reacts appropriately when limits are exceeded, and escalates issues or concerns to supervisors
• Perform CIP of brewing vessels, tanks, process lines, fermenters, centrifuge, filter
• Assemble and disassemble process lines and loops
• Prepare and utilize chemicals safely
• Manage cellar including yeast pitching, daily fermentation tracking, dry-hopping and fermenter additions
• Uphold and advance our quality standards
• Consistently and accurately collect and evaluate data for essential brewing metrics
• Accurately complete all checklists
• Work scheduled shifts, rotating through morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts (approximately every 8 weeks). Work scheduled Saturday shifts (approximately 2 hours every 8 weeks)
• Promote and protect the brand of Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Requirements

• A passion for beer and an interest in the brewing process
• Prior brewing (home brewing or commercial) experience
• A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, ideally with coursework related to brewing. Brewing diplomas also considered
• A high energy level and an attention to detail. We have a great enthusiasm for what we do and are seeking a person who shares this
• Be a team player, yet be trusted to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to operate a forklift (training done post-hire)
• Be physically able to repeatedly lift 55 lb grain bags, move and handle heavy hoses, and perform other physically demanding tasks