Brewery Technician: Wort Production & Gear Maintenance — Flexible Shifts

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, operates Granite City Brewhouse and seeks a Brewhouse Operator. You will produce wort and maintain brewing equipment, overseeing milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling, cooling, and transfers to storage vessels.

You will contribute to daily cleaning, yeast propagation, SOP adherence, and quality checks with Labs. The role requires reliability, strong planning, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Brewing experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records background check.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete brewing process including milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling, cooling and transferring to storage vessels.
• Repair brewery equipment with assistance from other Brewhouse staff.
• Complete daily cleaning and maintenance checklists.
• Aid with yeast propagation following company processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of all brew house areas.
• Work with Lab Technician to ensure product quality.
• Follow SOPs unless instructed otherwise.
• Communicate regularly with Granite City staff.
• Maintain inventory and report low levels to supervisor as needed.
• Arrive on time with a positive attitude.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Brewing passion

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

MSDS understanding

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Brewing experience (preferred)

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Flexible schedule ability

Job description

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, operates Granite City Brewhouse and seeks a Brewhouse Operator. You will produce wort and maintain brewing equipment, overseeing milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling, cooling, and transfers to storage vessels.

You will contribute to daily cleaning, yeast propagation, SOP adherence, and quality checks with Labs. The role requires reliability, strong planning, and the ability to stand for long periods.