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Experienced Cellarman

About Switchback Brewing Company

Founded in 2002 and proudly 100% Employee-Owned, Switchback Brewing Company is committed to brewing top-quality beer and building a collaborative workplace. Located in Burlington’s South End Arts District, our 30,000+ sq ft facility features top-notch production operations, including 15 and 66 BBL brewhouses, a full microbiology lab, and advanced kegging, canning, and bottling lines.

Our Cellar Team is essential to crafting everything from our iconic Switchback Ale to boundary-pushing brews like the Flynn on Fire Smoked Beer Series and our new Switchback N.A. line. Working here means being part of a passionate, engaged team where every employee has a voice and a stake in our success.

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Experienced Cellarman to join our dedicated, employee-owned team. This full-time position plays a key role in our brewery operations, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, centrifuge operation, dry hopping, CIP/COP procedures, yeast management, and fermentation and natural carbonation monitoring.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience commissioning new equipment and collaborating on new procedure development, as we continue to expand and modernize our facility. With this new equipment on the way, including the installation of a new centrifuge and cellar expansion, this is a unique opportunity to join a progressive, quality-driven brewery committed to continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about great beer and take pride in both the process and the final product, we’d love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

·       Operate and optimize centrifuge equipment

·       Commissioning new cellar equipment

·       Perform tank-to-tank transfers with precision

·       Execute dry hopping and yeast management

·       Adhere to QA/QC cellar protocols

·       CIP/COP fermenters and CIP/SIP bright tanks

·       Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

·       5+ years of professional cellaring experience

·       High School Diploma or GED required; formal brewing education a plus

·       Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills

·       Ability to work independently and follow SOP’s

·       Strong sense of cleanliness

·       Proficient with lab tools and understanding of fermentation science

·       Excellent communication, teamwork, and recordkeeping abilities

·       Committed to continuous improvement, safety, and product quality

Physical Requirements

·       Stand/walk for 8+ hours/day

·       Regularly lift 55 lb. grain bags and 44 lb. hop boxes

·       Maneuver full kegs

·       Climb stairs, use ladders, drag hoses, and operate tri-clamps daily

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience operating Alfa Laval Brew 80 and/or GEA Centrifuge Systems

·       Hands-on experience with commissioning new cellaring equipment

·       Degree or certification in brewing or fermentation science

·       Knowledge of centrifuge optimization, filtration, and QA/QC procedures

Compensation & Benefits

·       Hourly Rate: $22-$30/hour (Depending on experience and skill level)

·       100 % Employee owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan

·       Paid Holidays, Sick/Vacation Time and more

·       Generous health insurance

·       Dental insurance

·       Life, AD&D and disability insurance paid 100% by Switchback

·       Food, Beverage and Merchandise discounts

·       Paid trip to Germany after 10 years of Full-Time employment

·       And More

How to Apply

Email your resume to: morgan@switchbackvt.com

JOB TITLE: FULL TIME Production Assistant.

We’re looking for a full-time Production Assistant to join the team! This role mainly involves order fulfillment and packaging, but there’s also a chance to jump into other parts of brewery operations as needed.

What you get:

• Pay starts at $18–$20/hr, depending on your experience and skills

• Great benefits for full-time employees

• A fun, team-focused work environment

• Training provided and no brewery experience needed!

Never packaged beer before? No problem. We’re all about sharing our passion for what we do, and we’re happy to train the right person. If you’re a team player, enthusiastic, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome folks from all backgrounds and experiences.

Email morgan@switchbackvt.com to apply.