Brewery Apprentice

Brewery Apprentice

Steelbound Brewery & Distillery is a destination brewery, distillery, and restaurant in Ellicottville, NY, focused on handcrafted beer, spirits, and a welcoming, “sense of home” guest experience. We are looking for a hands-on Brewery Apprentice to join our production team and learn the craft from grain to glass in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with brewhouse operations: grain handling, milling, and basic wort production under the direction of the brewer.
• Support cellar work: tank cleaning, beer transfers, dry hopping, monitoring fermentation, and recording gravity and pH readings.
• Help with kegging and packaging of beer for the taproom and distribution, including stacking, labeling, and palletizing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized brewery by cleaning floors, drains, tanks, kegs, hoses, and other equipment daily.
• Safely handle chemicals, hot liquids, and pressurized vessels while following Steelbound’s SOPs and safety protocols.
• Assist with inventory of raw materials and finished product as needed.
• Deliver products from our main site to designated locations based on route schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interest in craft beer, spirits, and learning the brewing/distilling environment; prior homebrewing or production experience is a plus.
• Able to regularly lift 50–55 lbs, move kegs, climb stairs, and work on your feet in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Detail oriented, reliable, and able to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate logs.
• Team player with a positive attitude who communicates well and takes pride in cleanliness and quality.
• Must be 21+ and available for a flexible schedule including some early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on production needs.
• Valid drivers license and clean (or acceptable) driving record.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to learn the full production process in a brewery and distillery setting with room to grow into more advanced roles.

To apply, send your resume and a brief note about why you’d like to join the Steelbound production team to [email protected] or drop it off at 6600 US-219, Ellicottville, NY.

Steelbound Brewery & Distillery is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person