Brewer

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, craft cocktails, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, evolving, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Health Benefits

- No Waiting Period to Enroll

- Paid Family Leave

• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off
• Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

Brewer | Southern Tier Brewing - Lakewood, NY

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Brewer is responsible for executing daily production operations across the brewhouse, cellar, and/or packaging departments to support production, quality, and safety objectives. This role may rotate between operational areas based on production schedules and business needs. Primary responsibilities include wort or cider production, cellar operations, filtration, sanitation, process monitoring, and equipment operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reports to: Brewery Shift Supervisor

• Maintain proficiency in at least two production areas, including brewhouse and cellar operations; cross-functional capability is strongly preferred.
• Execute brewing, cellar, filtration, packaging, and sanitation activities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMPs, and safety standards.
• Operate manual and automated brewing and process equipment.
• Produce wort and/or cider according to established production schedules and quality standards.
• Load and handle raw materials, adjuncts, and process aids throughout various stages of production.
• Set up and break down hoses, fittings, pumps, valves, and clamps for production and cleaning operations.
• Perform routine operational inspections and basic maintenance on tanks, pumps, valves, and related process equipment.
• Utilize automation and process control systems to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production performance.
• Accurately complete production logs, batch records, and shift communications.
• Identify and promptly communicate equipment, process, quality, or safety issues to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support packaging operations and cross-functional production activities as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in brewing, food manufacturing, beverage production, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Formal brewing education or prior commercial brewing experience is a plus.
• Fundamental understanding of brewing, fermentation, and sanitation processes preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This role operates within a 24/5 or 24/7 production environment depending on facility needs.
• Flexible scheduling, including rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and overnight work, may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to safely move up to 165 lbs. of kegged beer using proper handling techniques and equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, climb, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, including wrenches and propane torches.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks and safely operate production equipment.
• Ability to evaluate product quality attributes, including color, aroma, and flavor.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Ability to obtain the ABV Forklift Certification.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud. Appropriate PPE is required at all times.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.