Brewer

Silver City Brewery is an award-winning brewery located in Bremerton, Washington, in search of a Brewer to join our team. We are an ever-expanding production team and, through our exciting partnership with Mac & Jack's Brewing Company, are bringing together even more talent, experience, and great beer under one roof. We are looking for an individual with a team-oriented mentality, extreme attention to detail, strong self-motivation, and a passion for producing world-class beer of the highest quality.

The Brewer is a skilled brewery production position responsible for executing brewing and cellar operations in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), production schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards. This role operates the brewhouse and cellar equipment, handles ingredients and materials, performs quality control and production documentation, supports equipment maintenance, and maintains a safe, clean, and efficient production environment. The Brewer works independently, maintains consistent product quality, and supports brewery production goals and other departments as needed.

Reports to: Director of Brewing Operations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
• Demonstrated proficiency in brewing and cellar operations and the ability to execute work according to SOPs and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to perform brewing calculations, accurately measure ingredients and process parameters, and maintain production records.
• Ability to operate brewery, cellar, material-handling, and diagnostic equipment safely after required training.
• Ability to maintain consistent product quality while working independently and as part of a production team.
• Ability to safely perform the physical and environmental requirements of brewery production.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods (8–10 hour shifts)
• Ability to work regularly in brewhouse, cellar, cooler, production, indoor, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to: frequently lift and transport items weighing approximately 25 lbs, occasionally lift and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs, infrequently move items weighing up to 170 lbs with assistance and proper body mechanics.
• Ability to perform bending, standing, kneeling, twisting, turning, lifting, and climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work safely in varying temperatures and physical environments.
• Ability to perform physical duties outside normal responsibilities when operationally necessary.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and forklifts after required certification and training.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, tanks, pumps, hoses, brewing equipment, cellar equipment, forklifts, and other brewery hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

Brewing Operations

• Operate the 5-vessel, 40-barrel brewhouse safely and efficiently.
• Execute brewing processes according to current SOPs and production schedules.
• Perform brewing calculations and accurately measure and record brewing parameters and production data.
• Accurately weigh and handle malt, hops, brewing salts, nutrients, and other production materials.
• Monitor brewing processes and identify deviations or operational concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient brewhouse and work area.
• Complete brewing side-work and opening, closing, and production checklists accurately and consistently.
• Communicate equipment, process, quality, or production concerns to department leadership.

Cellar Operations

• Maintain proficiency in cellar operations and provide support as production demands require.
• Clean and sanitize fermentation vessels, yeast brinks, brite tanks, hoses, fittings, and related equipment.
• Prepare fermentation vessels and cellar equipment for production.
• Assist with yeast preparation and handling.
• Perform cellar finishing techniques, including dry hopping, fining, filtration, pump transfers, and beer transfers.
• Support fermentation and cellar operations according to SOPs.
• Participate in sensory evaluations.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures for materials and goods.
• Account for and communicate product damage, loss, and usage.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary brewing and cellar environments.

Quality Control and Process Monitoring

• Monitor brewing and cellar processes to maintain established quality standards.
• Perform required quality checkpoints according to SOPs.
• Accurately record and communicate production and quality information.
• Support dissolved oxygen testing and reporting.
• Verify proper ingredient usage and order of use.
• Double-check hop alpha acid percentages when required.
• Maintain proficiency with brewery measurement and diagnostic equipment, including pH meters, Gehaltemeters, hydrometers, refractometers, digital density meters, and dissolved oxygen meters.
• Identify and communicate quality or process deviations to department leadership.
• Maintain accurate digital fermentation and production records.

Ingredients, Material Handling & Forklift Operations

• Build, wrap, organize, and safely handle ingredients and material pallets using proper ergonomics.
• Follow FIFO procedures for ingredients, materials, and goods.
• Assist with receiving brewery materials and supplies.
• Operate forklifts safely and responsibly after completing required certification and training.
• Perform forklift operations for the movement, staging, loading, unloading, and storage of ingredients, materials, pallets, brewery supplies, and production equipment.
• Conduct required forklift inspections and follow established forklift safety procedures.
• Operate pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain organized ingredient and material storage areas.
• Communicate shortages, damaged materials, material discrepancies, and equipment concerns to department leadership.

Inventory, Documentation & Operational Controls

• Accurately record and communicate material and product usage.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain department inventory records.
• Assist with receiving and accounting for brewery materials and supplies.
• Maintain accurate account trackers and communicate over-usage or discrepancies.
• Complete required paperwork and reporting accurately and on time.
• Record and communicate material needs, tank volumes, transfer volumes, production information, end-of-day communications, and digital fermentation records.
• Accurately manage timecard punches and communicate or correct errors.
• Support accurate inventory management and production reporting.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Operate brewing, cellar, pumping, filtration, and material handling equipment safely and according to SOPs.
• Maintain working knowledge of brewery equipment and systems.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate them to department leadership.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and operational conditions.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for assigned tasks.

Teamwork & Communication

• Communicate openly and professionally with team members and department leadership.
• Support other brewery departments when workload or operational needs require it.
• Take initiative, prioritize work effectively, and remain productive throughout scheduled work.
• Accept coaching and feedback professionally and seek additional training and development opportunities.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward guests and colleagues.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a Safety-First mindset throughout all brewing and cellar operations.
• Follow brewery safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and applicable requirements.
• Properly use, handle, store, and dispose of chemicals and appropriate PPE for assigned tasks.
• Follow proper lifting, ergonomic, forklift, and pallet-jack safety procedures.
• Operate equipment only after completing required training and certification.
• Report hazards, incidents, spills, equipment problems, and other safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain compliance with Brewers Association guidelines and Silver City Brewery uniform requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical coverage available for full-time employees after 30 days of employment (full-time)
• 401(k) Plan: Eligibility begins after 90 days, with a generous employer match after one year of service (full-time)
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year (full-time)
• Paid Vacation: Eligible after conditional time period
• Employee beer allotment or product discounts (where legally permitted)
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Yearly boot per diem

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Why do you feel this position would be a good fit for you?

Experience:

• brewing : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bremerton, WA 98312 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24