Production Brewer: Craft Beer Training & Stock Ownership

Deschutes Brewery; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

On-Demand Pay

Employee stock ownership

Deschutes discounts

Free beer 21+

Job summary

Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Production Brewer to join our team. The role covers the full brewing process for multiple brands, from raw materials through fermentation and packaging readiness.

Prior experience is preferred, with robust on-the-job training provided. This full-time position features a 12-hour shift pattern (3 days/week), rotating days and nights, with wage ranges dependent on experience and an hourly night shift premium.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Fermentation science, engineering, general science or related field preferred.
• Previous production brewing experience preferred.
• Able to lift 55 lbs frequently and up to 200 lbs.
• Flexible with rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and an effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum beer quality by following SOPs, addressing non-conformities and attending brewer meetings.
• Manage daily production tasks, operate brewhouse equipment, and oversee fermentation and conditioning processes.
• Document and data entry for all brewhouse and cellar processes.
• Coordinate work with brewhouses, cellars, packaging, QA and warehouse.
• Proactively suggest improvements and drive actionable initiatives.
• Keep up-to-date with craft beer trends and knowledge.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Attention to detail

Organized

Flexible schedule

Independent

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fermentation science/engineering/related field preferred

Tools

Centrifuges

Yeast harvesting

Packaging equipment

Job description

Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Production Brewer to join our team. The role covers the full brewing process for multiple brands, from raw materials through fermentation and packaging readiness.

Prior experience is preferred, with robust on-the-job training provided. This full-time position features a 12-hour shift pattern (3 days/week), rotating days and nights, with wage ranges dependent on experience and an hourly night shift premium.