Production Brewer

Kane Brewing Company; Ocean Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Merchandise stipend

Beer stipend

Job summary

Kane Brewing Company in Ocean Township, NJ is seeking a production brewer to join our high-volume craft brewery team. The role involves working in both hot side and cellar areas, with shifts rotating across early, day, and night, including Sundays.

Responsibilities include wort production, record-keeping, yeast management, CIP/SIP, and contributing to our pilot brewing program. Physical requirements include lifting up to 55 lbs and operating heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of success in prior positions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to assist with tasks outside key responsibilities.
• Communicate efficiently with the team.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce wort from milling to knock-out per specifications.
• Maintain brew house records and sanitation standards.
• Operate CIP/SIP and barrel aging tasks as needed.
• Yeast harvest, pitching and health management.
• Participate in fermentation data collection and testing.
• Assist with pilot brewing program and SOP compliance.
• Operate forklift and manage heavy lifting in a non-temperature controlled environment.
• Support rotating shifts including Sundays.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team communication

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

We are looking for a quality focused, passionate craft brewer to add to our production team. Our production team members bring a high level of attention to detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and love craft beer.

Ideal candidates will have experience working shifts in a high-volume production brewery, but we are open to candidates with little to no experience in this setting that are highly motivated, hard working with a willingness to learn and a passion for craft beer.

A Production Brewer works as part of a team in both the hot side and cellar areas of the brewery. This position rotates shifts between early, day and night as well as between brewhouse and cellar.

Key Responsibilities:

Hot Side:

• Production of wort, from milling to knock-out, that falls into the required specifications.
• Maintaining proper and accurate brew house records.
• Maintaining brew house and milling cleanliness and organization.
• Yeast harvest, pitching and health management.
• Participation in regular sensory and tasting panels as necessary.
• Contribute to pilot brewing program.
• Perform daily monitoring and data collection of fermentation and conditioning tanks, including gravity, CO2 levels, and temperature.
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Sanitize in Place (SIP) of all brewery vessels.
• Wort and beer transfer in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Operate Gehaltemeter for testing DO and carbonation levels.
• Conduct all tasks related to the barrel aging program, including filling, monitoring, and racking barrels.
• Strict adherence to sanitary and record-keeping standards.

General Production:

• Strict adherence to production and safety SOPs.
• Basic facilities maintenance.
• Manual cleaning of brewery equipment and parts.
• Assist in clean and sour barrel-aging program as needed.
• Adherence to good manufacturing practices.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
• Ability to work a Sunday shift rotation twice a year.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record of success in prior positions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to assist with tasks outside key responsibilities.
• Communicate efficiently with the team.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Requirements:

• Lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs occasionally
• Ability to work rotating shifts of five consecutive days, that include early mornings, nights and limited Sundays
• Stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Operate a forklift and complex machinery
• Work in a non-temperature controlled environment
• Handling of hazardous materials

Kane Brewing offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) and monthly stipends for merchandise and beer.

Industry Sectors:
Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Date Posted:
7/22/2026

Job Title:
Production Brewer

Company:
Kane Brewing Company

Employment Type:
Full Time

Compensation/Salary:
$25.00 - $30.00 per Hour

Industry Sectors:
Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Date Posted:
7/22/2026

Location: 1750 Bloomsbury Avenue, Ocean Township, NJ, 07712