Brewing Specialist - Overnight

Nombase Education; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prost Brewing Company in Northglenn, Colorado is seeking a skilled, self-driven brewer for our overnight production team. You will handle raw materials, brewing, cellaring, packaging, and finished goods, driving quality, safety, and continuous improvement as Prost scales.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in brewing or a related field and 3+ years of operations experience in beer. You will operate a range of automated brewing systems and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Brewing, Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of operations experience in the alcohol/beer industry.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and within a team, with excellent communication.
• High level of organization and proven success managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and take initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Understanding of brewery regulatory compliance, beer science, and craft beer culture.
• Comprehensive understanding of all operational stages of a manufacturing facility's supply chains.
• Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate data in audience-relevant formats.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company's quality assurance and safety programs, including the QMS and EMS.
• Drive brewery achievements through personal development and continuous education.
• Support and participate in training of new employees as volume increases.
• Communicate with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure PM and calibration schedules are followed.
• Own KPI targets across production, quality, brewing, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a culture of innovation and engagement among team members.
• As needed, assist with marketing, promotions, and public events for Prost Brewing Company.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Brewing/Engineering/Biochemistry/Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prost Brewing Company brews authentic German-style lagers and ales out of our Northglenn, Colorado brewery. We are looking for a skilled, self-driven brewer to join our overnight production team, responsible for raw material and finished-goods handling, brewing, cellaring, and packaging. The right candidate can independently operate the full range of our brewing and packaging systems and takes genuine ownership of quality, safety, and continuous improvement as Prost scales.

Shift: Overnight, Monday–Thursday, 20:30–06:30

EQUIPMENT YOU'LL OPERATE

• 6-roller mill (fully automated)
• Brewhouse — 5 vessel, 20 BBL (semi-automated)
• Brewhouse — 6 vessel, 50 BBL (fully automated)
• Centrifuge (automated)
• Pentair crossflow filter (automated)
• Brite beer tanks (CIP / SIP / carbonation / sensory release)
• Automated keg line (CIP / SIP / operations)
• Automated canning line (250 cpm, multiple pack types & sizes)
• Raw material receiving
• Finished goods shipping

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Participate in the company's quality assurance and safety programs as Prost grows in complexity and scope — including the Prost Quality Management System (QMS) and Engineering Management System (EMS).
• Drive brewery achievement through personal development; participate in continuous education and improvement across all brewing operations.
• Support and participate in the training of new employees as volume goals increase.
• Communicate with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure all PM and calibration schedules are followed.
• Own KPI targets across production, quality, brewing, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Hold yourself and others accountable — the team is only effective when everyone is rowing in the same direction.
• Maintain a culture of innovation and engagement with all team members.
• As needed, assist with marketing, promotional needs, and public events for Prost Brewing Company.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Brewing, Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field required — brewing-specific education preferred (please specify on your resume).
• 3+ years of operations experience in the alcohol / beer industry.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and within a team, with excellent communication.
• High level of organization and proven success managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively and take initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Understanding of brewery regulatory compliance, beer science, and craft beer culture — particularly German-style lagers and ales.
• Comprehensive understanding of all operational stages of a manufacturing facility's internal and external supply chains.
• Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate data in audience-relevant formats.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work 10- to 12-hour shifts depending on duties in the cellar or brewhouse.
• Ability to work overnight shifts.
• Frequent physical movement in a manufacturing environment with moderate to loud noise.
• Ability to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment and machinery with moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work in tight or cramped workspaces, and in high or precarious places including ladders and steps.
• Ability to work with brewing chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs; team lift or equipment required for loads above 50 lbs (full kegs, grain bags, finished-goods pallets).
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.

Prost Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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