BREWER - 3rd shift

Lakefront Brewery; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Product discounts

Job summary

Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Brewer for the third shift to join our production team. You will operate a five-vessel brewhouse, manage yeast handling, and ensure high-quality beer through precise procedures and logs.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to work nights while keeping safety and quality at the forefront. The team offers competitive benefits and a collaborative brewery culture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in production brewery operations.
• Brewing education preferred (Siebel, UC Davis).
• Cellar experience including tank cleaning and yeast management.
• Experience with dry hopping and cask cleaning.
• Beer sensory evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce wort on five-vessel brewhouse from grain infusion to yeast pitching.
• Ensure products meet quality control points through proper technique and measurement.
• Manage yeast harvesting, pitching, and viability counts.
• Independently clean, sanitize and operate all equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain equipment, and follow SOPs to the letter.
• Complete required logs and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Help maintain inventory of raw materials and supplies.

Skills

Brewing operations

Yeast management

Sanitation & CIP

Quality control

Equipment operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Tank cleaning

Job description

Since 1987, Lakefront Brewery has been a leader in brewing the best beers in Wisconsin. (Actually, we’re now winning awards all over the world!) In addition to our award-winning beer, year after year we are winning awards for our fish fries, cheese curds, and brewery tours. Come be a part of the team behind it all!

BREWER – THIRD SHIFT

We have an opening for a full-time Brewer with a strong background in production brewery operations and ideally brewing specific education (Siebel, UC Davis). Cellar experience is a plus including tank cleaning, yeast management, dry hopping, cask cleaning/filling, and beer sensory evaluation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Independently produce wort on five-vessel brewhouse - responsible for all steps from grain infusion to yeast pitching. Focus on attention to detail (milling, mashing, lautering, proper gravities)
• Ensure that all products meet required quality control points through proper technique and measurement.
• Yeast management (harvesting, pitching and counts/viabilities)
• Independently clean, sanitize and operate all equipment.
• Troubleshoot, technical maintenance and by the letter adherence to SOPs
• Complete required logs and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Help maintain inventory of raw materials and supplies

WHEN YOU’LL DO IT:

• Third shift: Monday - Thursday, 9pm - 7am

WHAT YOU CAN DO (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Safely lift 60 lbs on a regular basis (including carrying up stairs)
• Be on your feet all day; standing walking and stair climbing
• Work in confined spaces as needed
• Lift, bend, and move repetitively
• Use forklift and pallet jacks

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• Paid Time Off - three weeks in first year
• Paid Holidays
• 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance, 401k with match, product discounts

Industry Sectors: Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Location: 1872 N Commerce Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation/Salary: Not Specified

Date Posted: 8/13/2026