Cellar Person

Wayfinder Beer Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Beer benefits

Commission

Job summary

Wayfinder Beer seeks a production-minded cellar person in Portland, OR. The role requires 2+ years in a production brewery and involves 40 hours per week with potential overtime, reporting to the Brewmaster. You will execute brewing and cellar duties and help ensure quality and safety standards.

The position offers an hourly wage of $22–$25, with benefits including paid time off and beer perks. Join a team focused on clean lagers and ales in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Well-rounded knowledge of brewing, beer styles and beer knowledge.
• Able to work and communicate well with others.
• Organized and detail oriented; accurate record keeping skills.
• Clean and maintain high standards of cleanliness in brewery.
• Basic troubleshooting skills in a brewing/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform production duties including keg washing, cellar prep, fermentation management, filtration, transferring, and packaging.
• Attend brewery staff meetings and maintain clean working environment.
• Maintain documentation of brewing, cellaring, and related processes.
• Conduct basic sensory analysis of beers and ingredients.
• Support events and festivals as needed.

Skills

Brewing knowledge

Team communication

Record keeping

Cleanliness

Troubleshooting

Job description

Wayfinder is a vaguely sinister, lager-centric brewery restaurant located in the Southeast Industrial District of Portland, Oregon and is committed to making compelling and clean lagers and ales.

We are looking for a production-minded, cellar person. Ideal candidates will have 2+years working in a production brewery.

The cellar position will work 40hrs per week with potential for overtime

Reports to: Brewmaster

Job Description: Wayfinder Beer’s Brewers must maintain high standards and properly execute all functions of the brewery according to policy and procedure, safety requirements, and best practices.

Job Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Perform all job functions within the structure described in Wayfinder Beer’s Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures
• Attend brewery staff meetings as required
• Ensure a clean working environment and uphold all local Health Department rules and regulations
• Follow best practices and safety requirements dutifully
• Efficiently and effectively execute production duties including following keg washing, cellar preparation work, fermentation management, filtration, transferring, bright beer handling, packaging - kegging and can line duties
• Maintain brewing, cellaring, clarification and other related documentation in an organized and complete manner
• Perform basic sensory analysis of beers and raw ingredients throughout fermentation and packaging
• Ensure that all beer is produced to standards and specifications
• Exhibit the ability to explain technical information, ideas and concepts
• Exhibit the ability to listen and follow instructions
• Exhibit the ability to work on a small team and communicate effectively
• Participate in festivals and promotional events as needed

Job Requirements:

• A well-rounded knowledge of brewing, beer styles and beer knowledge
• Able to work and communicate well with others
• Organized and detail oriented; accurate record keeping skills
• Clean and maintain high standards of cleanliness in brewery
• Basic troubleshooting skills in a brewing/manufacturing setting

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 55 lbs. from ground to shoulder high
• Lift 75 lbs. from ground to waist high and move 150 lbs. along the floor
• Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders
• Work in small and confined spaces
• Work safely with chemicals with reasonable safety accommodations
• Work in a loud environment with basic safety accommodations
• Read, write and calculate basic algebra
• Follow safety guidelines and adhere to PPE standards

Wayfinder offers a competitive hourly wage plus commission, a fun work environment and growth for committed team members, along with paid time off and beer benefits. Compensation starting at $22 per hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Wayfinder Beer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Title: Cellar Person

Company: Wayfinder Beer

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation/Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per Hour

Industry Sectors: Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Location: 304 SE 2nd MSt, Portland, OR, 97214