Brewing Operator (12hr Nights on 2-2-3 Schedule)

Mark Anthony Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group is a dynamic drinks company known for brands like White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. The Brewing Operator will operate and maintain brewing equipment, ensuring product quality and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.

The role includes cross-training across multiple brewery areas, with opportunities to build technical expertise and contribute to continuous improvement. Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 2-year degree OR technical certification preferred; STEM degree HIGHLY PREFERED - Minimum High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• 1 year of manufacturing, production, skilled trade, or other hands-on operational experience; equivalent combinations of experience and technical aptitude will be considered.
• Brewing/fermentation experience - highly preferred.
• Filtration experience (centrifuge, reverse osmosis, etc.) experience – highly preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer and software skills such as MS Office, Teams, and email.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Forklift experience (certification not required) - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewing equipment, including fermenters, filtration and controls systems, according to SOPs.
• Conduct routine CIP of brewing equipment to prevent microbial growth or flavor carryover.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor adjustments to minimize production disruptions.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians as equipment malfunctions arise.
• Follow production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet daily production targets and customer demand.
• Optimize brewing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation, including batch records and data sheets.
• Ensure GMP compliance and participate in audits and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

2-year degree or technical certification

STEM degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Email

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Role Purpose:

The Brewing Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining brewing equipment, ensuring the quality and consistency of our products, and adhering to safety and sanitation protocols. The Brewing Operator should be competent with basic troubleshooting techniques in order to react with a sense of urgency to any unforeseen process events. The Brewing Operator will be cross trained in multiple areas and will be trained in kitting, batching, laboratory work, filtration, raw material unloading, control room operations, and inventory. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Brewing Operators are developed through comprehensive cross-training across multiple areas of the brewery, including kitting, batching, laboratory operations, filtration, raw material unloading, inventory management, and control room operations. Successful operators demonstrate strong learning agility, ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to react with urgency when troubleshooting process or equipment issues. This position offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in delivering products that are Best in Our Craft.

Accountabilities & Impact:

Safety:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team members.
• Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to prevent accidents and injuries.

Quality:

• Monitor blending process parameters such as ABV, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), CO2 concentration, Real Extract (RE), and more using in-line analytical equipment.
• Conduct routine quality control checks on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Take corrective actions as needed to address deviations from quality standards and prevent non-conforming product from reaching the market.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality assurance procedures to maintain product integrity and meet customer expectations.

Equipment Processing:

• Operate brewing equipment, including but not limited to fermenters, filtration and controls systems, according to standard operating procedures.
• Conduct routine cleaning-in-place (CIP) of brewing equipment to microbial growth or flavor carryover.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor adjustments as needed to minimize production disruptions.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians as equipment malfunctions arise.

Operational Excellence / Production Efficiency:

• Follow production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet daily production targets and customer demand.
• Optimize brewing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Communicate effectively with other team members, including brewers, packaging operators, and maintenance technicians, to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate production records and documentation, including batch records, data sheets, and various trackers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements governing the brewing industry.
• Participate in audits and inspections to demonstrate compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• 2-year degree OR technical certification preferred; STEM degree HIGHLY PREFERED - Minimum High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• 1 year of manufacturing, production, skilled trade, or other hands‑on operational experience; equivalent combinations of experience and technical aptitude will be considered.
• Brewing/fermentation experience - highly preferred.
• Filtration experience (centrifuge, reverse osmosis, etc.) experience – highly preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer and software skills such as MS Office, Teams, and email.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Forklift experience (certification not required) - preferred.

Strength & Endurance

• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of ingredients (often 50 lbs. or more): Frequently
  • Ability to lift from floor to waist/chest height (often 50 lbs. or more): Frequently
  • Ability to lift overhead (often 10 lbs. or more): Occasionally
• Ability to Push/pull heavy equipment (often 50 lbs. or more): Frequently

Manual Dexterity

• Ability to grip, twist, and manipulate machinery: Frequently, using both hands
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements for typing work orders, quality logs, and shift documentation using a computer or tablet: Frequently
• Manual dexterity to operate touchscreens, keyboards, and control panels with precision: Frequently

Mobility & Flexibility

• Bending, kneeling, squatting frequently: Occasionally
• Repetitive leg/foot movement: pushing, pulling, stepping on: Frequently, using both legs and feet
• Reaching (above and below shoulder level): Frequently
• Sitting: Brewing Control Screens- Steadily
• Standing (up to 12 hours per day): Continuously
• Walking (Unassisted up to 12 hours per): Continuously
• Lying on back or side for extended periods to attached parts and equipment to railcars: Occasionally

Vision & Hearing

• Visual acuity sufficient to read written instructions, screens, schematics, and digital displays, including HMI monitors used for equipment diagnostics and control: Frequently
• Adequate hearing to detect machinery sounds or alarms: Continuously

Environmental Tolerance

• Working in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty (indoor and outdoor) environments: Continuously
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, goggles, safety vest, hair/beard cover, or respirators, etc.: Continuously
• Comfortable handling ingredients that include natural colors, aromas, and other sensory elements that may cause sensitivity or allergic reactions.
• Exposure to food-grade chemicals and cleaning agents. -frequently.

Coordination & Balance

• Safe movement around machinery: Continuously
• Ability to walk and maintain stability on wet, slippery, or uneven surfaces commonly found in manufacturing areas: Continuously
• Must demonstrate sound balance and coordination to safely navigate workspaces where spills, fluids, or weather conditions may affect floor traction: Occasionally
• Operating forklifts or other industrial vehicles (if required).

Working conditions

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment
• Subject to extreme temperatures
• Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, and up to 12 hrs.
• Overtime including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes, safety glasses, dust masks or PAPRs.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

• You take pride in quality, safety, consistency, and delivering excellence every day.

Ambitiously Curious

• You ask questions, seek knowledge, and thrive in a technical environment where learning never stops.

Made With Humility

• You value feedback, support your teammates, and understand that the best results come through collaboration.

Daringly Disruptive

• You challenge the status quo, look for process improvements, and are willing to try new approaches.

If you bring a strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, leadership potential, and the desire to learn, we'll provide the training and development opportunities to help you become an expert in the brewing process.

Join Mark Anthony Brewing and build a career where attitude, curiosity, and commitment matter just as much as experience.