Brewer - Cellarman

August Schell Brewing Company

New Ulm (MN)

On-site

USD 78,523,200 - 87,477,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance (3 plan options)

Dental Insurance

Employee Product discounts

Paid Time Off - 3 weeks starting

Vision insurance

Family-Owned Business

Job summary

August Schell Brewing Company is seeking a Brewer/Cellarman to support fermentation, cellaring, filtration, and sanitation in a GMP environment. You will maintain process parameters, record data, monitor equipment performance, and assist with routine maintenance while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a 2-year technical brewing education preferred. Overtime and early start times may apply; forklift operation is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2-year technical degree preferred with formal brewing education and/or experience.
Excellent mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude.

Responsibilities

Operate fermentation, cellaring, filtration, brewing, and sanitation systems according to GMPs.
Maintain quality parameters within raw material handling and cellar operations.
Record and verify data; input production data into software.
Submit daily logs for operations control.
Assist in material inventories and samples for lab analysis.
Monitor equipment integrity and perform routine maintenance.
Communicate effectively and work variable shifts.
Wear safety equipment in GMP areas.
Drive forklifts safely to move materials and ingredients.
Openly suggest improvements and cross-train in areas.

Skills

Good safety record

Team player

MS Office skills

Strong communication

Forklift operation

Read SOPs

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree preferred

Food/Beverage production experience

Job description

Description

The Brewer/Cellarman position supports brewing, fermentation, cellaring, filtration, and sanitation activities according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), quality standards, and negotiated work rules. This role maintains process parameters, completes required production documentation, monitors equipment performance, and performs routine maintenance while adhering to all safety and OSHA protocols. The technician helps ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe facility by communicating effectively and working assigned shifts with flexibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/Responsibilities

Operate fermentation, cellaring, filtration, brewing, and sanitation systems according to good manufacturing practices.
Maintain established quality parameters within the raw material handling, brewer, and cellar operations.
Record and verify all required data within the brewery.
Submit daily logs for operations control and input data into production software.
Assist in the maintenance and requirements of raw material and process material inventories.
Provide required samples for laboratory analysis.
Monitor mechanical and operational integrity of brewing equipment.
Perform routine maintenance of equipment from all aspects of production, including fermentation, cellaring, filtration, and brewing.
Conduct active, effective communication.
Work variable shifts as scheduled.
Work with prescribed cleaning chemicals based upon established protocol, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain sanitary standards for the microbial integrity of the products.
Maintain the operational and aesthetic condition of the facility.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment during operations and work with technicians as needed to repair or minimize downtime.
Manage quality control on all equipment and products being produced.
Wear proper safety equipment in GMP areas.
Clean machines and equipment at the end of each shift.
Drive forklifts safely, moving materials and ingredients as necessary.
Maintain a safe and clean work area, disposing of excess materials.
Openly communicate ideas and suggestions for improvements.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate, which would include overtime.
Basic understanding of the operation of all 3 lines – kegging, bottling, canning.
Ability to work effectively as a team and individually.
Strong decision-making and good judgment to keep brewer/cellar areas flowing.
Ability to multitask and get the job completed to standard.
Cross-train in other areas (brewing, cellaring, fermentation) to advance in classification.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required and assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Required Skills/Abilities

Good safety record and excellent attendance.
Must be a self-motivated team player with a “Can-do Attitude.”
Basic computer (MS Office), math, and mechanical skills required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to read, write, and interpret SOPS and work instructions.
Ability to operate or to quickly learn multiple pieces of brewery equipment.
Ability to manage your time and stay on task.
Ability to operate a forklift.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2-year technical degree preferred with formal brewing education and/or previous food/beverage production experience.
Excellent mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude.

Working Hours & Conditions

40 hours per week – Rotating Shifts. Overtime and weekends when required.
Start times as early as 2:00 AM.
Must be able to work in variable climates for up to 12 hours per day, depending on the department and time of year.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and move up to 165 pounds with equipment or assistance.
Must have good hand/eye coordination.
Ability to sit and or stand for 8-10 hours per day.
Must be able to climb multiple stairs and ladders.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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