Cellar Technician

Two Roads Brewing Company; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is seeking a Cellar Technician to support brewing and packaging by managing beer processing tasks. The role ensures cellar operations align with the production schedule and may require rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

The position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and quality, with responsibilities including data logging, material handling, and sensory checks. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced brewery environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and quality.
• Good communication and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Capable of lifting 55 lbs and moving equipment.
• Able to work at heights and in wet, hot, cold, or dusty environments.
• Willingness to wear PPE and handle hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Execute cold-side operations: dry hopping, fruit/sugar additions, carbonation, beer/yeast transfers, CIP, barrel racking, pilot tasks.
• Support brewers by pulling, staging, and loading raw materials.
• Ensure cellar cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Accurately log all production data.
• Coordinate beer availability for packaging and FV readiness for wort/beer.
• Conduct sensory and quality checks on beer in process.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals, PPE, and brewery supplies.
• Communicate effectively during shift transitions.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Safety & quality

Communication & instructions

Lifting 55 lbs

Work at heights & environment

PPE & hazardous materials

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Tote lifts

Job description

Job Details

Location: Stratford, CT 06615.

Position Type: Full Time.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly.

Overview

The Cellar Technician supports the brewing and packaging teams by managing beer processing tasks and ensuring cellar operations align with the production schedule. The role requires flexibility, multitasking, and a focus on safety and quality. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. This position may require rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute cold-side operations: dry hopping, fruit/sugar additions, carbonation, beer/yeast transfers, CIPs, barrel racking, pilot tasks
• Support brewers by pulling, staging, and loading raw materials
• Ensure cellar cleanliness and organization at all times
• Accurately log all production data.
• Coordinate beer availability for packaging and FV readiness for wort/beer.
• Conduct sensory and quality checks on beer in process.
• Follow SOPs and adhere to all safety protocols.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Monitor inventory of chemicals, PPE, and brewery supplies.
• Communicate effectively during shift transitions.

Tiered Responsibilities (Training Levels)

Tier 1: Basic safety and sanitary practices, cellar cleaning, external CIPs, materials management.

Tier 2: Barrel handling, firkin cleaning, sensory training, pilot tank operation, Braumat CIP.

Tier 3: Internal CIPs, steam sterilization, carbonation, DO measurement, titration, C-Box.

Tier 4: Sugar/fruit additions, hop cannon operation, FV transfers, recipe adherence.

Equipment Used

• Electric & mechanical pallet jacks, forklifts, tote lifts
• Wrenches, screwdrivers, DIN spanners, box cutters
• PPE: safety glasses, gloves, respirators, bump caps, face shields, safety boots

Working Conditions

• Exposure to hot/cold weather and indoor extremes (e.g., coolers and wort kettle)
• Regularly works in wet, slippery, and loud environments
• Frequently exposed to grain and hop dust, pungent chemicals
• Work at heights on ladders, tanks, and mezzanines
• Proximity to moving machinery, occasional electrical exposure
• Regular contact with caustic cleaning agents and sanitizer.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong work ethic with attention to cleanliness, safety, and quality
• Effective communication and the ability to follow detailed instructions
• Capable of lifting 55 lbs and maneuvering equipment and kegs
• Ability to work at heights and in wet, hot, cold, or dusty environments
• Willingness to wear PPE and work around hazardous materials

Preferred

• 1+ year of brewery or beverage production experience
• Familiarity with CIP processes, carbonation systems, and cellar operations
• Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment
• Experience logging production data and interpreting basic quality metrics
• Understanding of SOPs, CGMPs, and sanitation protocols in food/beverage manufacturing