Production Brewer

Role Overview

Deschutes Brewery is seeking a Production Brewer to manage the brewing and fermentation of Deschutes and Boneyard beers. The role involves preparation of raw materials, brewing, fermentation, clarification, and packaging readiness. Prior experience is preferred but we provide on‑the‑job training.

Full‑time position with a typical 12‑hour shift, 3 days per week (3/12 schedule). Rotating day and night shift. Base wage starts at $21.61/hr for new candidates, up to $24.65/hr based on experience, with a $3.00/hr night shift differential. Additional wage increases available through cross‑training, specialty licenses, and promotional opportunities.

• Assures optimum beer quality by following SOP, filing non‑conformities, suggesting process improvements, staying abreast of brewing communications and process changes, and attending brewers’ meetings as schedule allows.
• Manages daily tasks to meet production needs, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, reading and following production schedules, operating centrifuges, yeast harvesting and disposal, bottle conditioning, and ensuring finished beer meets specifications for packaging.
• Documents and enters data for all processes in the brewhouse and cellar.
• Coordinates work with other departments (brewhouses, cellars, packaging, QA and warehouse).
• Constantly challenges the stuck, boring, mundane, and provides solutions and initiative to make a difference.
• Gets involved with company‑wide initiatives.
• Continually gains knowledge of the craft beer world and shares that knowledge.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a fermentation science, engineering, general science or other related field preferred.
• Previous production brewing experience preferred.
• Able to frequently lift 55 lbs to approximately waist height and tilt up to 200 lbs.
• Able to work for extended periods in a physical setting requiring repetitive lifting, wrenching, walking, and exposure to hot and cold environments.
• Consistently positive attitude.
• Able to work independently.
• Exceptionally organized.
• Excellent communicator.
• Keen attention to detail and quality.
• Solution driven.
• Flexibility in schedule, ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match of 4% vested immediately.
• 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week sick leave, and paid holidays.
• On Demand Pay available through Daily Pay.
• Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery.
• Pro deals with local companies.
• Deschutes Brewery and Boneyard discounts.
• Free beer for those 21+.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be someone who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact  to discuss your application.