Cellar Technician

Ohiocraftbeer; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Store discount

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fat Head’s Brewery in Middleburg Heights, Ohio is seeking a Cellar Technician to support the fermentation and cellaring operations, ensuring high quality and consistency across batches.

You will execute SOPs, sanitize and maintain equipment, document notes, assist in yeast handling, and coordinate with Maintenance and Quality. This is a full-time, in-person role with shift options 12pm–8pm or 2pm–10pm. A commitment to safety and accurate record-keeping is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional cellar experience in a production brewery.
• Fermentation Science Degree or related four-year degree preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of brewing science, brewhouse, and cellar operations.
• Computer and math proficiency.
• Obsessive attention to detail and record keeping.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Passion for the brewing process and beer.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOPs for fermentation, clarification, carbonation and packaging.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment and work areas.
• Maintain equipment used for cooling and yeast addition to wort.
• Provide support to brewing operations.
• Maintain accurate records and document notes.
• Assist in yeast handling and fermentation management.
• Communicate with Maintenance and Quality as needed.
• Follow safety standards including PPE and chemical handling.

Skills

Cellar experience

Brewing science

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Record keeping

Passion for beer

Independent work

Education

Fermentation Science Degree

Four-year degree

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Company Overview

Fat Head’s Brewery is one of America’s most celebrated breweries, known for its commitment to crafting exceptional beers since 2009. With a wide-ranging portfolio that includes award-winning IPAs and unique seasonal brews, we pride ourselves on creating beers that our customers love while maintaining a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Summary

We are seeking a Cellar Technician to join our team at Fat Head’s Brewery in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. In this role, you will play a vital part in the cellaring process of our brewery, ensuring the highest quality standards are met while contributing to our mission of producing outstanding craft beer.

Responsibilities

• Execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each phase of fermentation, clarification, carbonation and packaging.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment and work areas
• Maintain equipment that cools and adds yeast to wort to produce beer
• Provide support to brewing operations
• Maintain accurate records and thoroughly document notes
• Assist in yeast handling and fermentation management
• Communicate with Maintenance and Quality Departments as needed
• Follow all safety standards including safe chemical handling and sanitary equipment maintenance
• Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Daily use of computer inventory software to ensure raw material availability
• Provide a safe and clean environment for brewery tours, events, and employees
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum 1 year of professional cellar experience in a production brewery preferred
• Fermentation Science Degree or related four-year degree preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of brewing science, brewhouse, and cellar operations
• Computer and math proficiency
• Obsessive attention to detail and record keeping
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
• Passion for the brewing process and beer
• Innovative ambitious, driven yet caring and dedicated

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Regularly required to use hands; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste
• Frequently required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; and crawl
• Occasionally required to sit; climb; and balance
• Frequently lift, push, pull or move objects up to 60 lbs.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull or move objects weighing more than 60 lbs. and rarely more than 165 lbs.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Requires taste and smell capabilities to evaluate aromas and taste profiles
• Work is primarily performed in a production brewing environment. May be exposed to temperature changes, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibrations and other brew production related hazards
• Shift times may vary and there is a short weekend rotation shift once every approximately 6 weeks.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Store discount
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work either 12pm-8pm or 2pm-10pm Mon-Fri? This is the shift currently being hired.

Fat Head’s Brewing, LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for any employment decision without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (gender), national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and public assistance. In addition to federal law requirements, Fat Head’s complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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. Fat Head’s expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Fat Head’s is an at-will employer and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person