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Octopi

Cellar Brewer

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Direct, hands-on work with fermentation and cellar operations * Join a 30-person cellar crew that knows the products and processes inside and out WHAT YOU'LL DO * Manage yeast pitching, fermentation ...

ASAHI BEER USA INC

Cellar Brewer

Waunakee, WI

$22 - $33.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Direct, hands-on work with fermentation and cellar operations * Join a 30-person cellar crew that knows the products and processes inside and out WHAT YOU'LL DO * Manage yeast pitching, fermentation ...

CivicMinds, Inc.

Production Supervisor

Sun Prairie, WI · On-site

Control process standards throughout various stages including mixing, fermentation, dividing, molding, proofing, baking, slicing, packaging, and coding. * Monitor and report out on KPIs such as ...

Illumina, Inc.

Process Engineer II

Madison, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will support fermentation vessels, purification systems, heat treatment equipment, solids conveyance, centrifuges, chromatography instruments, cold storage, analytical equipment, and emerging ...

Lesaffre Group

Customer Care Specialist (B2B/SAP)

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Biospringer offers a diverse range of yeast extracts and fermentation-based solutions designed to enhance the taste, aroma, and nutritional profile of food. The company is backed by over 600 ...

Green Bay Brewing Co.

Hinterland Assistant Brewer

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary : Assist and perform brewery operations including wort production, cellar work including CIP tank cleaning, fermentation, filtration, pasteurization and packaging. Essential Job ...

Lesaffre Group

Customer Care Specialist (B2B/SAP)

West Allis, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Biospringer offers a diverse range of yeast extracts and fermentation-based solutions designed to enhance the taste, aroma, and nutritional profile of food. The company is backed by over 600 ...

Iff

Process Operator

Beloit, WI

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will prepare fermentation and downstream equipment in accordance with SOPs, this includes equipment setup, media make up, equipment cleaning, packaging, etc. * Collect samples during ...

Green Bay Brewing Co

Hinterland Assistant Brewer

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary : Assist and perform brewery operations including wort production, cellar work including CIP tank cleaning, fermentation, filtration, pasteurization and packaging. Essential Job ...

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How much do fermentation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for fermentation in Wisconsin is $20.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.46 and $21.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Fermentation, you need a solid background in microbiology, biochemistry, and process engineering, often supported by a relevant science degree or technical training. Familiarity with bioreactor operation, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for optimizing fermentation processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining compliance in fast-paced production or research environments.

What does a typical day look like for a professional working in fermentation?

A typical day for a fermentation professional often involves monitoring and adjusting fermentation processes, preparing culture media, collecting and analyzing samples, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You may work closely with quality assurance teams, production staff, and R&D scientists to troubleshoot issues and improve yields. The work environment can range from laboratory settings to industrial production facilities, and you may need to follow strict protocols and documentation practices. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities can shift based on production schedules or unexpected process changes.

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Infographic showing various Fermentation job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $41,923 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Cellar Brewer

Octopi

Waunakee, WI • On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

ASAHI BEER USA OCTOPI BREWING
Waunakee, Wisconsin
From Local Brewery to Global Brand - Right In the Tanks
ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING
Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi - brewers of Asahi Super Dry - acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. We continue to brew/batch many styles of beer, seltzer, and soda in addition to Asahi Super Dry. Our cellar department alone is 30 brewers strong, running production around the clock across five shifts.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Octopi's cellar team keeps a 24/7 operation moving - and as the U.S. home of Asahi Super Dry, that operation is only getting bigger. We're adding brewers across all five shifts to keep pace with real, sustained growth.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT
  • We invest in where you're headed - clear career pathways, planning, and goal setting to help you get there
  • Direct, hands-on work with fermentation and cellar operations
  • Join a 30-person cellar crew that knows the products and processes inside and out

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Manage yeast pitching, fermentation, conditioning, filtration, dry hopping, and dealcoholization
  • Keep tanks, lines, and cellar equipment clean, sanitized, and running smoothly (CIP)
  • Track batch data and flag anything that looks off before it becomes a problem
  • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with your shift supervisor and teammates to hit production targets

WHAT YOU BRING
Must-haves:
  • Comfortable on your feet for a full shift in a loud, temperature-varied production environment
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, hard-working, and safety-first

Nice-to-haves:
  • Prior brewing, food/beverage production, or manufacturing experience

BENEFITS & PERKS
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage - effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) eligible after 3 months, with company match - 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
  • 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here
  • 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)
  • Eligible for annual company performance bonus
  • A free beer after shift, because you earned it

CURRENTLY HIRING FOR
  • 2nd Shift Monday - Thursday 4pm - 2am - Openings available
  • Weekend Day Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm - Opening Available
  • Weekend Night Friday - Sunday 6pm - 6am - Opening Available

Don't see your preferred shift? Check back - openings update regularly.
PAY BY SHIFT
Pay starts at $22.00/hr - $26.00/hr based on experience, with growth up to $34.00/hr through our tiered Brewer Career Matrix - whether you build that experience here or bring it with you , already brewed. Shifts outside of 1st shift include an additional shift differential on top of that base - never a lower starting rate, just added pay for the shift.
  • 1st Shift - $22.00/hr (minimal base rate)
  • 2nd Shift - $22.00/hr base + $3.00/hr shift differential = $25.00/hr (minimal total rate)
  • 3rd Shift - $22.00/hr base + $4.00/hr shift differential = $26.00/hr (minimal total rate)
  • Weekend Day - $22.00/hr base + $5.75/hr shift differential = $27.75/hr (minimal total rate)
  • Weekend Night - $22.00/hr base + $7.75/hr shift differential = $29.75/hr (minimal total rate)

Full-time, non-exempt
Salary Description
$22.00/hr - $26.00/hr

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