Production Brewer
Open Role | Full-Time |Rotating Shifts
Wellington Brewery | Guelph, ON
At Wellington Brewery, we’ve been crafting beer with purpose since 1985. While we’re proud of our roots in craft beer, we’re equally focused on evolving our lineup through innovation in beverage manufacturing from classic styles to new and emerging products. Everything we produce reflects a commitment to quality, consistency, and doing things the right way.
We’re looking for a Production Brewer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and takes real pride in the craft. This role is ideal for someone who knows the rhythm of a brewhouse, understands the details that matter, and is excited to contribute across a growing and diverse beverage portfolio. If you’re passionate about great beer and take pride in the details that make it exceptional, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Run and monitor our 40hL brewhouse and 5hL pilot system.
- Execute all stages of brewing: milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, hopping, and wort cooling.
- Follow recipes with precision to deliver consistent, high-quality products.
- Perform sensory analysis and identify quality issues across a range of beverages.
- Support yeast management (cropping, pitching) and fermentation processes
- Handle tank transfers, blending, and dry hopping.
- Operate centrifuge for product clarification.
- Work across cellar operations, including tank cleaning (CIP) and wastewater handling.
- Complete tank checks and support QC sampling and analysis.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.
- Follow SOPs, GMPs, and all safety protocols (PPE required).
- Keep accurate production logs and records.
- Work closely with the team to meet production and quality targets.
What You Bring:
- Completion of post-secondary education in brewing, fermentation science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a production brewing role.
- Strong understanding of brewing processes, quality control, and sanitation standards.
- Experience operating both large-scale brewhouses and pilot systems.
- Knowledge of yeast management and sensory evaluation techniques.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A team-first mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Ability to lift 50lbs and manoeuvre up to 75lbs.
- Comfortable working on your feet, walking, twisting, lifting and bending for extended periods.
- Able to work in hot, cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
- Comfortable working around chemicals, hot liquids, machinery, ladders and production equipment.
We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a resume to. Please submit your resume and cover letter by April 7, 2026 to [email protected].
Why Work With Us
Wellington has been part of Ontario’s craft beer community for decades, and our people are a big part of what makes this place special. You would have the opportunity to work with a growing, passionate and collaborative production team. In this role you would have a direct impact on the beverages in people’s glasses and opportunities to contribute to seasonal and small-batch innovation.
We have a fun and inclusive work environment that encourages staff to learn about alcoholic beverages through staff samplings and beer events. We also offer some pretty great job perks including after work pints, staff discounts, beer allotment (taxable), regularly hosted company gatherings, and fun, inclusive, collaborative environment.
If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and sharing great beer, we’d love to hear from you.
Try a Welly On.
Wellington Brewery provided the following inclusive hiring information:
At Wellington Brewery we are invested in creating a work atmosphere where diversity and inclusion are prioritized. We strive to make our staff feel understood, respected and supported. At Wellington Brewery we seek diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We promise to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected rights.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
