Shift Brewer

Paradox Brewery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company match

Job summary

Paradox Brewery in North Hudson, NY is seeking a Shift Brewer to participate in all aspects of brewing and cellar operations. The role starts around $23/hour with health insurance matching at 50% and requires forklift capability. Hours are 35–40+ per week with potential overtime as production allows.

You will progress from cellar operations to transfers/filtration and finally brew house duties, gaining proficiency across all brewing functions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Forklift capability is a requirement.
• Willingness to learn multiple brewery operations over time.
• Starting wage and overtime potential discussed during interview.

Responsibilities

• Full understanding of hot and cold side operations including brewhouse, mill house, water house, transfers, CIP tanks, yeast health, readings, and records.
• Maintain cellar and brewhouse equipment, hoses, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Operate forklift in tight spaces.
• Maintain warehouse and grain, adjunct, and hop organization.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

You would be participating in all aspects of brewing and cellar operations. (Brew house, mill house, water house, CIP’s, transfers, dry hops/cold side additions, yeast harvesting, yeast health, process staging, gravity/PH/DO/CO2 readings, purging, general cellar/brewhouse maintenance, record keeping, recipe development, cleaning, ingredient/warehouse organization, etc.).

You would also be assisting all Production Team members in their roles whenever possible. We are looking for at least 35-40 hours/week with the possibility of more depending on production and availability. Forklift capability is a requirement. Many of the skills and responsibilities can and will be taught over time. We would start with cellar operations then move to transfers/filtration and finally move to brew house operations, all with the end goal to make you proficient in all aspects of the brew house and cellar.

There are many opportunities to learn and excel depending on your capabilities, willingness, and availability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Full understanding of all aspects of hot and cold side operations including brew house, mill house, water house, centrifuge, transfers, CIP’s tanks, tank additions, yeast harvesting, yeast health, process staging, gravity/PH/DO/CO2 readings, records, and general processes.
• Full understanding of the CIP Skid and standard CIP operations.
• Maintaining the cellar and brew house equipment including hardware, pumps, hosing, heat exchangers, compressors etc.
• Chemical handling and titrations.
• Putting together/taking apart manifolds.
• Ability to run forklift in tight spaces.
• Maintaining cellar/brewhouse organization including hosing, fittings, hardware, tools, brinks, buckets, equipment, etc.
• Maintaining warehouse, grain, adjunct and hop organization.
• Cleaning any and all exterior surfaces in the brewery including the cellar, tanks, kegs, canning line, floors, walls, etc.
• Working with high pressures.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy and clean work environment.
• Assisting all Production Team members in their roles whenever possible.
• Participating in Team Meetings.
• Adhering to all safety protocols implemented by Paradox Brewery.
• Attention to detail and efficiency in all aspects of work.
• Special projects as assigned by managment

Starting Wage $23/Hour+ depending on experience.

50% company match health insurance plan

* Paradox Brewery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Industry Sectors:

Beer - Brewing/Brewery Jobs

Date Posted:

10/12/2026

Job Title:

Shift Brewer

Company:

Paradox Brewery

Employment Type:

Full Time

Compensation/Salary:

$21.00 - $26.00 per Hour

Location:

2781 US Route 9, North Hudson, NY, 12855