Cellar Lead - Oskar Blues Brewery

Monster Brewing Company; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

HSA

401(k) matching

Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Beer Discounts

Job summary

Monster Brewing Company seeks a hands-on Cellar Operator/Technician to execute all facets of beer production from wort knockout through cellar tasks, with supervision.

You will lead Cellar Operators and Technicians, manage process improvement projects, and collaborate with Cellar Manager and Operations Manager to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years production brewery experience.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Age 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and safety standards for beer production.
• Master Cellar Operator I/II and Technician I tasks.
• Audit raw materials and ensure BOM accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cellar equipment.
• Support process-improvement projects by Cellar/Operations Managers.
• Assist in team management tasks and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively via email, phone, text, or in person.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reliability

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brewery Equipment

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Scissor Lift

Job description

Objective

Execute all facets of beer production from wort knockout through clarification and perform all cellar tasks without supervision. Manage special project(s) related to process improvement for the department and facility. Actively lead team(s) of Cellar Operators and Technicians.

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Description

Objective

Execute all facets of beer production from wort knockout through clarification and perform all cellar tasks without supervision. Manage special project(s) related to process improvement for the department and facility. Actively lead team(s) of Cellar Operators and Technicians.

Full Time Benefits Include

• $24.05 - $31.65 per hour, depending on experience
• 100% Employer PAID Insurance (for employee only)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee + Spouse, Children or Family coverage available at additional cost
• Health Savings Account
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 4% (Roth optional)
• Vacation and Sick Time Off
• Anniversary Recognition Program
• Employee beer, merchandise, and food discounts

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain all quality and safety standards set for beer production at Monster Brewing facilities.
• Mastery of all Cellar Operator 1, Operator 2, and Technician 1 tasks.
• Audit raw materials and ensure accuracy of bill of materials, brand specs, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cellar equipment.
• Engage in improvement projects coordinated by Cellar Manager and/or Operations Manager.
• Actively support Cellar Manager and/or Operations Manager in team management tasks and initiatives.
• Communicates effectively and timely using either email, phone, text or verbal tools.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support training of Cellar Operator 1, Operator 2, Technician 1 and Technician 2 personnel.
• Perform facility-specific duties as required or assigned.
• Support other departments when situations warrant and make connections between processes.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate leadership and facilitate communication between departments.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and ability to multi-task.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate willingness to ask questions before proceeding with uncertainty.
• Demonstrate responsible and well-informed decision making.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move 10-75 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls. May be required to work weekend and evening shifts.

Position Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Type: Non-Exempt
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Supervisor: Cellar Manager (or Operations Manager if applicable)
• Manages Others: Yes
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum Certification: N/A
• Minimum Experience: 2-3 years production brewery experience
• Age Requirement: 21 years or older
• Required Travel: 0%
• Driving Requirements: No
• Tools & Equipment Used: Brewery equipment, Pallet Jack, Forklift and Scissor Lift

Diversity Statement

Monster Brewing values a diverse and inclusive workplace and believes that a career in craft beer should be accessible to all people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals of every race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs.