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Cellar Operator - Boston Brewery Barrel One Collective (B1C) | Boston, MA Full-Time | Non-Exempt Barrel One Collective, home to leading craft beer brands including Harpoon, is hiring an experienced ...

Cellar Operator

Boston, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Cellar Operator - Boston Brewery Barrel One Collective (B1C) | Boston, MA Full-Time | Non-Exempt Barrel One Collective, home to leading craft beer brands including Harpoon, is hiring an experienced ...

Cellar Operator

Boston, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Cellar Operator - Boston BreweryBarrel One Collective (B1C) | Boston, MA Full-Time | Non ... production brewery team. This role supports brewhouse operations, fermentation management ...

Brewer/Cellar Operator

Windsor, VT · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Brewer/Cellar Operator - Harpoon Brewery (Windsor, VT) Barrel One Collective (B1C), the parent company of Harpoon is seeking a skilled Brewer/Cellar Operator to join our production team in Windsor ...

Brewer/Cellar Operator

Windsor, VT · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Brewer/Cellar Operator - Harpoon Brewery (Windsor, VT)Barrel One Collective (B1C), the parent company of Harpoon is seeking a skilled Brewer/Cellar Operator to join our production team in Windsor, VT.

Cellar Operator

Framingham, MA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Second Shift Cellar Operator Department: Production Reports To: Cellar Lead Salary Range: $20-25 ... Able to work in a brewery environment with varying conditions including wet, hot, cold, and loud ...

Cellar Supervisor

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$35.75/hr

... brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and ... operator * Check in regularly with your team, provide feedback, and help resolve concerns as they ...

Cellar Supervisor

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$35.75/hr

... brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and ... Brewhouse operator • Check in regularly with your team, provide feedback, and help resolve ...

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How much do brewery cellar operators jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for brewery cellar operators in the United States is $19.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a brewery cellar operator?

Brewery Cellar Operators are professionals responsible for managing the operational aspects of a brewery's cellar. Their duties typically include monitoring fermentation, transferring beer between tanks, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the brewing process. They play a crucial role in maintaining the consistency and safety of the beer, working closely with brewers and quality assurance teams. This position requires attention to detail, knowledge of brewing processes, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a brewery cellar operator and how do they interact with other brewery team members?

Brewery Cellar Operators are responsible for tasks such as monitoring fermentation, performing beer transfers, cleaning and sanitizing tanks, and ensuring quality control throughout the brewing process. They work closely with brewers to coordinate production schedules and with quality assurance teams to maintain product standards. Collaboration with packaging and maintenance teams is also common to ensure smooth operation and timely product delivery. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with various departments within the brewery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a brewery cellar operator and why are they important?

To thrive as a Brewery Cellar Operator, you need a solid understanding of fermentation processes, sanitation practices, and basic mechanical aptitude, typically supported by experience in a brewery or relevant certification. Familiarity with brewery equipment, CIP (clean-in-place) systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving abilities help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure the production of high-quality beer, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

What are popular job titles related to Brewery Cellar Operators jobs?

For Brewery Cellar Operators jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Cellar Manager - Oskar Blues Brewery

Brevard, NC • On-site

$55K - $79K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Objective
Manage the cellar team to execute beer production effectively and efficiently.
Full Time Benefits Include
  • 100% Employer PAID Insurance (for employee only)
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance and AD&D
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Employee + Spouse, Children or Family coverage available at additional cost
  • Health Savings Account
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays
  • 401(k) matching up to 4% (Roth optional)
  • Vacation and Sick Time Off
  • Anniversary Recognition Program
  • Employee beer, merchandise, and food discounts

Essential Responsibilities
  • Maintain all quality and safety standards set for beer production at Monster Brewing facilities
  • Mastery of all Cellar Operator 1, Operator 2, and Technician 1 tasks
  • Manage cellar related tasks and procedures in Orchestrated Beer
  • Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance of cellar equipment
  • Manage cellar labor scheduling and individual performance
  • Maintain accurate standard operating procedures, logs, and safety documentation
  • Ensure team is compliant with company polices and safety guidelines
  • Communicates effectively and timely using either email, phone, text or verbal tools

Additional Responsibilities
  • Screen, interview and hire new staff for cellar department.
  • Lead training and management of all cellar personnel, production scheduling and raw materials ordering.
  • Validate timecards for department personnel.
  • Perform facility-specific duties as required or assigned.
  • Support other departments when situations warrant and make connections between processes.

Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrate leadership and facilitate communication between departments.
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and ability to multi-task.
  • Communicate effectively and demonstrate willingness to ask questions before proceeding with uncertainty.
  • Demonstrate responsible and well-informed decision making.

Physical & Mental Requirements
Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move 10-75 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls. May be required to manage and support weekend and overnight shifts.
Position Snapshot
Job Type: Exempt
Pay Type: Salary, $55,000 - $79,000 per year, depending on experience
Supervisor: Director/General Manager of Brewery Operation (or Operations Manager, if applicable)
Manages Others: Yes
Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or vocational degree preferred
Minimum Certification: N/A
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years' production brewery experience
Preferred Experience: Production brewery department management
Age Requirement: 21 years or older
Required Travel: Less than 10%
Driving Requirements: Yes
Tools & Equipment Used: Standard Office Equipment, Brewery equipment, Pallet Jack, Forklift, Scissor Lift
Diversity Statement:
Monster Brewing values a diverse and inclusive workplace and believes that a career in craft beer should be accessible to all people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals of every race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs.