Iron Forge Brewing Company Learn the Craft. Build Great Beer. Build Something Bigger. Iron Forge Brewing Company is one of East Tennessee's fastest-growing independent craft breweries. We produce a wide range of award-worthy beers—from traditional German lagers and Belgian ales to hop-forward IPAs, seasonal specialties, and experimental small-batch releases. As we continue expanding production and opening our second location in Knoxville, we're looking for a motivated Brewery Assistant who wants to learn the brewing industry from the ground up. If you're dependable, hardworking, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in doing things the right way, we'd love to meet you. About Iron Forge Iron Forge Brewing is built around craftsmanship. We believe exceptional beer comes from discipline, attention to detail, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our brewery combines traditional European brewing methods with modern brewing innovation to create beers that stand apart. We value people who show up every day ready to work, learn, and improve. Position Summary The Brewery Assistant supports all aspects of brewery production, packaging, cleaning, and warehouse operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in craft brewing. You'll work directly alongside our brewing team, learning brewery operations while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production facility. No two days are exactly alike. Primary Responsibilities Brewery Production Support

• Assist brewers during brew days
• Mill grain and stage brewing ingredients
• Load and unload raw materials
• Assist with wort production and brewhouse setup
• Prepare brewing equipment
• Clean brewing vessels and production areas
• Follow production schedules and SOPs Cellar Support
• Assist with tank cleaning (CIP)
• Clean hoses, pumps, fittings, and brewery equipment
• Assist with dry hopping and tank transfers
• Collect gravity and temperature readings
• Help move hoses and brewery equipment
• Prepare tanks for production Packaging
• Wash and fill kegs
• Clean and inspect kegs
• Package finished beer
• Label products
• Stack and organize finished inventory
• Maintain packaging quality standards Warehouse & Inventory
• Receive deliveries
• Organize grain, hops, yeast, and brewery supplies
• Rotate inventory using FIFO
• Maintain clean storage areas
• Move pallets and kegs
• Assist with inventory counts Cleaning & Sanitation
• Maintain a clean brewery at all times
• Perform daily cleaning tasks
• Follow brewery sanitation procedures
• Clean floors, drains, equipment, and workstations
• Assist with deep cleaning projects
• Follow all PPE and chemical handling procedures Equipment & Maintenance
• Assist with preventative maintenance
• Report equipment issues immediately
• Help troubleshoot minor equipment problems
• Maintain tools and brewery equipment Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work well on a team
• Willingness to learn
• Mechanically inclined
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to safely operate around industrial equipment Preferred
• Previous brewery, winery, beverage production, manufacturing, warehouse, or food production experience
• Forklift experience or certification
• Basic mechanical or maintenance experience
• Experience operating production equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures Previous brewing experience is
• not required
• . We are happy to train the right person. Physical Requirements
• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds repeatedly
• Move full kegs safely
• Push and pull heavy carts
• Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
• Climb ladders when necessary
• Work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments
• Safely work around cleaning chemicals while following PPE requirements What You'll Learn This position provides hands-on experience with:
• Commercial brewing operations
• Cellar management
• Packaging systems
• Quality control
• Brewery sanitation
• Brewing science
• Equipment maintenance
• Professional brewery operations As your skills develop, you'll have opportunities to grow into more advanced brewing responsibilities.

What Makes Iron Forge Different? You'll work on traditional German lagers, decoction-mashed beers, Belgian ales, West Coast IPAs, Hazy IPAs, fruit beers, seasonal specialties, pilot batches, and new product development. We're building one of Tennessee's premier craft breweries and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training

Work Location:

In person