Brewery Operator: Craft Beer Production & Quality

Nombase Education; Holland (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Brewery Operator at New Holland Brewing Company executes day-to-day brewing and cellar activities, including wort production, transfers, dry hopping, barrel movements, filtration, CIP/COP, sanitation, and accurate batch/quality documentation.

This role partners with QA/QC and Packaging to hit schedule, yield, and quality targets while upholding safety standards and GMP practices in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Night/weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical brewing knowledge with hands-on brewhouse/cellar experience.
• Understanding sanitation/CIP, yeast/fermentation basics, and GMPs.
• Ability to follow SOPs, complete records accurately, and communicate clearly across shifts.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for safe equipment operation and minor troubleshooting.
• Ability to work on variable schedules including nights/weekends based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and act in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision & Values
• Execute brewhouse and cellar steps (mash/lauter/boil, transfers, dry hop, barrel in/out, filtration/centrifuge) to SOP.
• Perform CIP/COP of tanks, hoses, and parts; verify chemical concentrations and rinse endpoints.
• Stage, receive, and organize materials (malt, hops, adjuncts) and maintain FIFO and lot traceability.
• Follow safety requirements: PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, chemical handling, and confined space practices.
• Support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting; escalation issues promptly.
• Assist Packaging/QA as needed to meet schedule and quality targets.

Skills

Technical brewing knowledge

Sanitation & GMPs

SOP compliance

Basic mechanical aptitude

Flexible schedule

Job description

The Brewery Operator at New Holland Brewing Company executes day-to-day brewing and cellar activities, including wort production, transfers, dry hopping, barrel movements, filtration, CIP/COP, sanitation, and accurate batch/quality documentation.

This role partners with QA/QC and Packaging to hit schedule, yield, and quality targets while upholding safety standards and GMP practices in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Night/weekend availability preferred.