Brewing Operator: Safety, Quality & Growth

City Brewing Company; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City Brewery in La Crosse, WI is seeking a brewing associate to operate manual and automated manufacturing equipment in the Brewing Department, ensuring safety and quality for our customers. The role collaborates with operations teams, electro-mechanics, and electricians to maintain production flow.

Responsibilities include batching ingredients, operating pumps and CIP cleanings, recording data, loading trucks, and training new operators as needed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, self-managed team environment.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Previous experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Highly motivated, self-directed worker who can work autonomously in a loud production setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manually batch dry and liquid ingredients.
• Operate pumps, valves, and sequences.
• Perform basic laboratory testing and data recording.
• Load and unload tanker trucks and complete required paperwork per FDA regulations.
• Perform tank and line cleanings using a CIP system.
• General cleaning following a master sanitation schedule with chemicals and pressure hoses.
• Troubleshoot systems and procedures as needed.
• Follow all good manufacturing practices and HACCP guidelines.
• Safely perform all tasks; wear all required PPE.
• Upon qualification, train incoming operators.
• Forklift operation for materials.
• Ensure safety procedures and company policies are followed.
• Perform additional responsibilities and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City Brewery in La Crosse, WI is seeking a brewing associate to operate manual and automated manufacturing equipment in the Brewing Department, ensuring safety and quality for our customers. The role collaborates with operations teams, electro-mechanics, and electricians to maintain production flow.

Responsibilities include batching ingredients, operating pumps and CIP cleanings, recording data, loading trucks, and training new operators as needed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.