Brewer II

MadTree Brewing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Mental health support

Volunteer time

Gift cards

Nature-inspired workspace

Human connection

Job summary

MadTree, an award-winning Cincinnati brewery, is seeking a Brewer II to join our production team. You will oversee brewhouse and cellar operations on 15 and 100 BBL systems, taking ownership of process efficiency while collaborating with teammates dedicated to brewing excellence and community impact.

This role emphasizes hands-on control, SOP adherence, equipment maintenance, and escalation to Lead/Head Brewer for unresolved issues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years brewing and/or cellaring experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform brewhouse operations on 15 and 100 bbl systems.
• Perform cellar operations including fermentation management and CIP.
• Follow SOPs and GBP for quality and safety.
• Escalate issues to Lead/Head Brewer as needed.
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance.

Skills

Brewing equipment

Independence

Safety & quality

Multitasking

Team player

Self-motivation

Communication

Office software

Forklift operations

Tools

Brewhouse automation

Job description

Why Join MadTree as a Brewer II?

Join our award-winning brewing team where you will help craft exceptional beers on our state-of-the-art 100 and 15 BBL systems. You’ll take ownership of complex brewhouse and cellar operations while collaborating with passionate teammates who are committed to both brewing excellence and making a positive community impact. This is your opportunity to grow your technical skills in a dynamic environment where innovation meets purpose, and every beverage contributes to something bigger than great beer.

Total Rewards & Benefits:

• Transparent compensation — $19.23 – $24.48
• 401(k) — save for what’s next and help build your future
• FREE mental health support — 8 in-person/video sessions + unlimited text-based therapy
• Paid volunteer time annually + company-wide Community Impact Day
• Enjoy what we create — Regular gift cards for MadTree food, beverages, and merch
• Nature-inspired workspaces — Designed to connect people to nature and each other
• Face-to-face humanity — Real human connection, not screen isolation
• A team that gives a f*ck — People who are passionate and genuinely care

About MadTree

Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer – but more importantly – build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B-Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently. Cheers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Brewer II works within the Production Department with responsibility for overseeing and performing all brewhouse and cellar operations. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently perform all brewhouse (15 and 100 bbl) operations: milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpooling, knockout, grain out, and brewhouse vessel CIP.
• Independently perform all cellar-related operations: ingredient dosing, centrifuge/filter operation, fermenter CIP/scrub/sanitation, checking gravities, monitoring fermentation, monitoring glycol controls, brewhouse knockout sanitation, yeast inventory management including cropping and pitching, yeast propagation system management, BBT cleaning and sanitizing, serving tank transfers, RTD, and cider production.
• Closely follow all brewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Brewing Practices (GBP).
• Identify and upscale all front‑line operational and quality control issues that cannot be immediately resolved to the Lead Brewer and/or Head Brewer.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance under supervision from the Maintenance Department.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned, including independent quality‑related projects, cross‑training initiatives, and/or interdepartmental teams for research, innovation, or troubleshooting.
• Enthusiastically spends a minimum of 16 hours per year volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• 2+ years of professional brewing and/or cellaring experience or equivalent education.

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in the use of brewing equipment, such as: brewhouse vessels and automation systems, CIP skid plus cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, grain handling and milling equipment, pumps, hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other brewery equipment, including powered industrial trucks.
• Maintains a high level of initiative, independence, and productivity in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Attention to detail, ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards, and confidence to speak up and act when safety and/or quality are compromised.
• Comfort with multitasking and maintaining efficiency and productivity.
• Team‑first mentality to achieve organizational objectives above personal objectives and partners with others to get work done
• Self‑motivated, clean, thorough, and passionate about producing world‑class products.
• Effective and frequent communication with manager and support staff, regardless of department or shift.
• Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits. Reflects on activities and impact on others and proactively seeks constructive feedback.
• Proficient in Google and/or Microsoft Office suites.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and move kegs up to 170 pounds.
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent use of ladders ascending to tall heights.
• Operation of forklift, scissor lifts, electric power jack, and other powered industrial trucks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery.
• The employee occasionally works with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment.
• The employee frequently must work in a sanitary environment.