Brewery Production Assistant

Aurora Brewing Co.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Hands-on training

Job summary

Aurora Brewing Company — King Ferry, NY is seeking a Brewery Production Assistant for hands-on packaging and cellar work, with opportunities to learn broader brewing processes.

The role focuses on canning, kegging, labeling, and maintaining equipment, with attention to cleanliness and safety. Training will progress as experience grows, offering exposure to brewing operations and production tasks.

Qualifications

• Brewery, beverage-production, manufacturing, or warehouse experience is helpful but not required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a small team
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
• Comfortable working in a production environment and with others
• Ability to follow established safety, sanitation, and quality-control procedures
• Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting equipment are a plus
• Interest in craft beer and learning the brewing process
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus, candidate will be trained accordingly

Responsibilities

• Assist with canning line, kegging beer, labeling, packing, and preparing finished beer for distribution
• Set up, operate, monitor, and clean packaging equipment--kegs and canning line
• Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, fittings, kegs, and other brewery equipment
• Assist with some cellar work, including tank transfers, carbonation, dry hopping, yeast handling, and other production tasks under the direction of the brewing team
• Monitor product quality during packaging and report any issues
• Maintain accurate packaging and production records
• Organize finished goods, packaging materials, and production supplies
• Prepare orders and assist with loading and unloading deliveries
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment
• Assist brewers with ingredient preparation, brewhouse cleanup, and other parts of the brewing process as training and experience progress
• Help with general brewery maintenance and other production-related projects as needed

Job description

Aurora Brewing Company — King Ferry, NY
Full-Time | Hourly Position

We are currently hiring for a Brewery production Assistant! This is a hands-on position focused primarily on packaging and cellar work, with opportunities to learn and assist with additional aspects of the brewing process. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable with physical work, and interested in developing a broader understanding of brewery production.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with canning line, kegging beer, labeling, packing, and preparing finished beer for distribution

Set up, operate, monitor, and clean packaging equipment--kegs and canning line

Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, fittings, kegs, and other brewery equipment

Assist with some cellar work, including tank transfers, carbonation, dry hopping, yeast handling, and other production tasks under the direction of the brewing team

Monitor product quality during packaging and report any issues

Maintain accurate packaging and production records

Organize finished goods, packaging materials, and production supplies

Prepare orders and assist with loading and unloading deliveries

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

Assist brewers with ingredient preparation, brewhouse cleanup, and other parts of the brewing process as training and experience progress

Help with general brewery maintenance and other production-related projects as needed

Qualifications

Brewery, beverage-production, manufacturing, or warehouse experience is helpful but not required

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a small team

Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail

Comfortable working in a production environment and with others

Ability to follow established safety, sanitation, and quality-control procedures

Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting equipment are a plus

Interest in craft beer and learning the brewing process

Forklift experience or certification is a plus, candidate will be trained accordingly

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly

Ability to move or position kegs and other heavy brewery materials safely

Ability to stand, bend, climb, and perform tasks for extended periods

Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and production equipment while following required safety procedures

Schedule

This is a full-time hourly position. The regular schedule will primarily be during brewery production hours of 9-5, Monday through Friday, although occasionally early morning starts at 7 or 8am may be necessary

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay: $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience

Paid time off, paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays

Employee discounts and other brewery benefits

Hands-on training and immediate opportunities to grow into additional cellar and brewing responsibilities