Craft Cellar Technician - Fermentation & Quality

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

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.