Cellar Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Stratford, CT 06615Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyOverview: The Cellar Technician supports the brewing and packaging teams by managing beer processing tasks and ensuring cellar operations align with the production schedule. The role requires flexibility, multitasking, and a focus on safety and quality. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. This position may require rotating shifts, including nights and weekends Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Execute cold-side operations: dry hopping, fruit/sugar additions, carbonation, beer/yeast transfers, CIPs, barrel racking, pilot tasks Support brewers by pulling, staging, and loading raw materials Ensure cellar cleanliness and organization at all times Accurately log all production data. Coordinate beer availability for packaging and FV readiness for wort/beer. Conduct sensory and quality checks on beer in process. Follow SOPs and adhere to all safety protocols. Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly Monitor inventory of chemicals, PPE, and brewery supplies. Communicate effectively during shift transitions. Tiered Responsibilities (Training Levels): Tier 1: Basic safety and sanitary practices, cellar cleaning, external CIPs, materials management Tier 2: Barrel handling, firkin cleaning, sensory training, pilot tank operation, Braumat CIP Tier 3: Internal CIPs, steam sterilization, carbonation, DO measurement, titration, C-Box Tier 4: Sugar/fruit additions, hop cannon operation, FV transfers, recipe adherence Equipment Used: Electric & mechanical pallet jacks, forklifts, tote lifts Wrenches, screwdrivers, DIN spanners, box cutters PPE: safety glasses, gloves, respirators, bump caps, face shields, safety boots Working Conditions: Exposure to hot/cold weather and indoor extremes (e.g., coolers and wort kettle) Regularly works in wet, slippery, and loud environments Frequently exposed to grain and hop dust, pungent chemicals Work at heights on ladders, tanks, and mezzanines Proximity to moving machinery, occasional electrical exposure Regular contact with caustic cleaning agents and sanitizer. QualificationsRequired: Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Strong work ethic with attention to cleanliness, safety, and quality Effective communication and the ability to follow detailed instructions Capable of lifting 55 lbs and maneuvering equipment and kegs Ability to work at heights and in wet, hot, cold, or dusty environments Willingness to wear PPE and work around hazardous materials Preferred: 1+ year of brewery or beverage production experience Familiarity with CIP processes, carbonation systems, and cellar operations Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment Experience logging production data and interpreting basic quality metrics Understanding of SOPs, CGMPs, and sanitation protocols in food/beverage manufacturing