Brewing I

Anheuser-Busch; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Beer!

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in North Carolina is seeking a Brewer to join Wicked Weed Brewing team, responsible for following established processes to produce high-quality beer on a day-to-day basis.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, cellar and wort production, yeast health management, fermentation controls, and safety procedures. Candidates should have brewing/s fermentation education or 1–3 years professional brewing experience and be able to lift 55 lbs, operate a forklift, and work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A diploma or Certificate in Brewing or Fermentation Sciences from a recognized brewing school and/or 1-3 years minimum professional brewing experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of beer styles and sensory.
• Ability to support day-to-day activities necessary in wort and beer production.
• Can lift 55lbs+ repeatedly.
• Can work on your feet for prolonged amounts of time.
• Understand safe work practices and the use of PPE.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to accurately keep records, follow standard brewery operating procedures, & to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivated with good time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and technology.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 55 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following SOPs and maintaining high-quality standards in all areas of beer production.
• Production of high-quality wort.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and presentable work environment through CIP procedures.
• Daily management of yeast health and fermentations.
• Yeast harvesting, barrel stabilization and maintenance, racking in and out of barrels.
• Standard cellar work, including PH monitoring, gravities, crash schedule, etc.
• Dry hopping and adjunct processing.
• Setup and tear down of hard and soft piping assemblies.
• Carbonate beer and prepare it for packaging.
• Organizing and collecting records.
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, requiring standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly through the duration of shift.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety procedures are adhered to throughout the brewery.
• Willingness to assist other departments when necessary, including but not limited to brewhouse, cellar, packaging, maintenance, QA/QC lab and events.

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Brewing or Fermentation Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY

$25.20/hour, bonus eligible

SHIFT

Availability to rotate between:

• 10-hour shifts - Sun–Wed 5AM-3PM, Wed-Sat 5AM-3PM,
• 12-hour shifts - Mon-Wed 2PM-2AM, Mon-Wed 5PM-5AM, Thu-Sat 2PM-2AM

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

At Wicked Weed Brewing, we Craft different to create better experiences that UNITE people and ENRICH communities. We strive continuously to create a safe and inclusive workplace while supporting our communities and reducing our environmental impact. We celebrate unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings, fostering a culture where employees are valued and empowered.

ROLE SUMMARY

As an important member of the Wicked Weed Brewing Team, the Brewer is responsible for following the established processes and for completing all day-to-day activities necessary to make high-quality beer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for following SOPs and maintaining high-quality standards in all areas of beer production.
• Production of high-quality wort.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and presentable work environment through CIP procedures.
• Daily management of yeast health and fermentations.
• Yeast harvesting, barrel stabilization and maintenance, racking in and out of barrels.
• Standard cellar work, including PH monitoring, gravities, crash schedule, etc.
• Dry hopping and adjunct processing.
• Setup and tear down of hard and soft piping assemblies.
• Carbonate beer and prepare it for packaging.
• Organizing and collecting records.
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, requiring standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly through the duration of shift.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety procedures are adhered to throughout the brewery.
• Willingness to assist other departments when necessary, including but not limited to brewhouse, cellar, packaging, maintenance, QA/QC lab and events.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A diploma or Certificate in Brewing or Fermentation Sciences from a recognized brewing school and/or 1-3 years minimum professional brewing experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of beer styles and sensory.
• Ability to support day-to-day activities necessary in wort and beer production.
• Can lift 55lbs+ repeatedly.
• Can work on your feet for prolonged amounts of time.
• Understand safe work practices and the use of PPE.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to accurately keep records, follow standard brewery operating procedures, & to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivated with good time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and technology.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 55 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 lbs.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser‑Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser‑Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great‑tasting, high‑quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!