Cellar Operator

Wachusett Brewing Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrel One Collective in Boston is seeking a Cellar Operator to join our production brewery team. You will support brewhouse operations, fermentation management, filtration, and quality control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to produce high-quality craft beer at scale.

We value 2+ years of brewing or beverage manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset. Candidates should be comfortable working varied shifts in a production setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years brewing or beverage manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation, sanitation, and filtration processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts in a production environment.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute brewhouse operations including milling, hop additions, and wort production.
• Perform CIP/CUP and sanitation of fermenters, brite tanks, and transfer lines.
• Manage yeast handling, pitching, cell counts, dry hopping, and gravity readings.
• Operate filtration systems and support pilot brewing.
• Monitor turbidity, CO₂, and O₂ levels to meet product specifications.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and logs.
• Support packaging and cross-functional production teams.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces.

Skills

Brewing

Sanitation

Filtration

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Cellar Operator – Boston Brewery

Barrel One Collective (B1C) | Boston, MA Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Barrel One Collective, home to leading craft beer brands including Harpoon, is hiring an experienced Cellar Operator to join our Boston production brewery team. This role supports brewhouse operations, fermentation management, filtration, and quality control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you have professional brewing experience and are passionate about producing high-quality craft beer at scale, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Execute brewhouse operations including milling, hop additions, and wort production
• Perform CIP/CUP and sanitation of fermenters, brite tanks, and transfer lines
• Manage yeast handling, pitching, cell counts, dry hopping, and gravity readings
• Operate filtration systems and support pilot brewing
• Monitor turbidity, CO₂, and O₂ levels to meet product specifications
• Maintain accurate production documentation and logs
• Support packaging and cross-functional production teams
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces

Qualifications

• 2+ years brewing or beverage manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of fermentation, sanitation, and filtration processes
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work varied shifts in a production environment
• Forklift certification a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work around moving machinery
• Stand for extended periods
• Comfortable in temperature-variable brewery environments

Ready to Brew at Scale?

If you're driven by quality, take pride in your craft, and want to grow within a respected production brewery in Boston, we want to hear from you.