About the Position
Woody's Brewing Co. is looking for a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Brewery Operations Assistant to join our production team.
This is an entry-level production position in a working craft brewery. No previous brewery experience is required; we're happy to train the right person. What we can't teach are reliability, professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
Successful candidates enjoy hands-on physical work, take pride in cleanliness and organization, and are committed to doing the job right every time.
Because we are a small team, every employee plays an important role. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and clear communication are essential to keeping production on schedule.
Schedule
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Monday–Friday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for special events, deliveries, or production needs.
What the Job Looks Like
A typical week includes:
- Cleaning and sanitizing brewing equipment and work areas
- Packaging beer
- Assisting with brewing and cellar operations
- Organizing inventory and raw materials
- Preparing orders and making deliveries
- General brewery maintenance and housekeeping
Approximately:
- 40% Cleaning & sanitation
- 20% Packaging
- 15% Cellar work
- 15% Brewing assistance
- 10% Deliveries, organization, and miscellaneous production tasks
This is a physically demanding job that requires standing for most of the day, frequent lifting, repetitive tasks, and working in hot, cold, and wet environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain brewing equipment, tanks, hoses, kegs, and production areas.
- Assist with brewing operations including milling grain, weighing ingredients, transferring beer, and monitoring production.
- Support cellar operations including transfers, dry hopping, yeast handling, and quality checks.
- Package beer into kegs, cans, and other containers while maintaining quality standards.
- Organize raw materials and finished product inventory.
- Prepare orders and deliver beer safely to customers.
- Complete production records accurately.
- Follow all brewery safety and sanitation procedures.
- Identify issues and communicate them promptly.
- Assist wherever needed to support brewery operations.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Shows up on time, every scheduled shift.
- Takes ownership of assigned work without constant supervision.
- Pays close attention to details.
- Understands that sanitation is the foundation of great beer.
- Communicates clearly and professionally.
- Works well with others.
- Maintains a positive attitude during physically demanding work.
- Follows written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Notices work that needs to be done without waiting to be asked.
- Takes pride in leaving things cleaner and better than they found them.
Qualifications
Required:
- At least 21 years old (required for quality assurance tasting)
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 55 pounds
- Ability to occasionally move full kegs (up to 165 pounds)
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work on your feet throughout the day
- Reliable transportation
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Basic math and record-keeping skills
Preferred:
- Brewery experience
- Delivery experience
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification within 30 days)
Experience in production, manufacturing, warehousing, food or beverage production, mechanical maintenance, or other hands-on industrial environments is a plus, but not required.
What We Offer
- Employee beer perks
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities to develop commercial brewing, cellar, packaging, quality assurance, and production skills
About Woody's Brewing Co.
We're an independent craft brewery committed to making exceptional beer with consistency, attention to detail, and pride in our work.
We believe brewing great beer starts with doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. Cleaning, organization, teamwork, and accountability are just as important as brewing itself.
We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of a small production team and who takes satisfaction in a job well done.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through Indeed.
Applications submitted by email or in person will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What interests you about the position?
- Describe a time you were responsible for maintaining cleanliness or sanitation standards.
- This job requires frequent cleaning, lifting, and repetitive physical work. Are you comfortable with that every day?
- In the past two years, how many scheduled workdays have you missed?
- What is your longest period of employment with one employer?
- Describe a mistake you made at work and how you handled it.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
