Cellar Person​/Assistant

Reports To: Brewer / Head Brewer

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

Compensation: Competitive wages, based on experience

The Cellar & Operations Technician supports daily brewery operations with a primary focus on cellar work, keg management, and wholesale keg delivery. This role is critical to maintaining product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-minded, physically capable, and excited to support both the brewhouse and the taproom.

This position combines hands‑on production support with external‑facing responsibilities through wholesale keg delivery and customer interaction.

• Perform keg washing, sanitizing, filling, and staging for taproom and wholesale accounts
• Execute tank cleaning and sanitation (CIP) according to brewery SOPs
• Assist with cellar operations including beer transfers, dry hopping support, carbonation checks, and yeast handling as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cellar, cold storage, and production areas
• Monitor and report on keg inventory, cooperage condition, and cellar supplies
• Follow all quality, safety, and sanitation standards

• Deliver kegs to wholesale accounts in a safe, timely, and professional manner
• Load and unload kegs and equipment (full and empty)
• Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and report maintenance needs
• Serve as a brand ambassador while interacting with accounts
• Accurately complete delivery logs and paperwork

• Assist with taproom keg changes and draft system support as needed
• Support general brewery operations during busy periods or events
• Help maintain overall brewery cleanliness and safety standards

• Prior experience in a brewery, cellar, warehouse, or beverage production environment preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely lift and move kegs (up to 165lbs with assistance or equipment)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in wet, cold, and physically demanding environments

• Previous cellar or packaging experience
• Familiarity with brewery safety practices, chemicals, and SOPs
• Forklift or pallet jack experience (or willingness to be trained)
• Knowledge of draft systems and keg maintenance

• Standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting for extended periods
• Repetitive motions and work in confined spaces and lift 50lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional early mornings or weekends
• Production brewery environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, CO2, chemicals, and moving equipment