Brewer’s Assistant
Snake Lake Brewing Co.
Sylvan Lake, AB
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18–$22 per hour, based on experience
About Us
Snake Lake Brewing Co. is a growing craft brewery based in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. We produce a wide range of beer, ready-to-drink products, and spirits, and we take pride in doing things properly, working hard, and building a team culture that is respectful, hands-on, and accountable.
We are currently looking for a Brewer’s Assistant to join our production team.
About the Role
This is a hands-on brewery position that supports the brewing, cellaring, packaging, cleaning, and general production operations at Snake Lake Brewing. The right person for this role enjoys physical work, takes pride in doing a job well, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
This role is a good fit for someone who is reliable, steady, observant, and willing to jump in where needed. Brewery work can be repetitive, physical, and detail-oriented, so we are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude and understands the importance of consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with brewing, cellaring, packaging, and production tasks
- Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, equipment, hoses, floors, and work areas
- Helping with canning, kegging, labelling, and packaging runs
- Moving product, raw materials, kegs, pallets, and packaging supplies
- Supporting brewers and production staff with day-to-day tasks
- Following brewery procedures, safety standards, and sanitation requirements
- Monitoring work areas and communicating issues or concerns to the team
- Helping keep the brewery organized, clean, and ready for production
- Working with the team to complete daily and weekly production goals
- Assisting in other areas of the brewery when needed
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is reliable, punctual, and accountable
- Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in physical work
- Can work independently once trained
- Works well with others and communicates clearly
- Is comfortable asking questions and bringing issues forward
- Pays attention to detail and understands the importance of cleanliness
- Can stay focused during repetitive tasks
- Has a positive attitude and fits well in a team environment
- Is willing to learn and grow within the brewery
Previous brewery, production, warehouse, food/beverage, agriculture, or trades experience is an asset, but we are willing to train the right person.
Physical Requirements
This is a physical role. Applicants must be comfortable with:
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Lifting and moving heavy items, including kegs and bags of grain
- Working in a wet, noisy, and fast-paced production environment
- Bending, reaching, climbing, pulling, and pushing as required
- Working safely around brewery equipment, chemicals, and moving product
Qualifications
- Previous brewery or production experience is an asset
- Forklift experience is an asset
- Mechanical aptitude is an asset
- Food safety or sanitation experience is an asset
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
- Must be able to reliably commute to Sylvan Lake, AB
Why Join Snake Lake Brewing?
- Be part of a growing Alberta brewery
- Work with a hands-on, supportive production team
- Learn about brewing, packaging, and beverage production
- Opportunity to grow with the company
- Staff discounts and brewery perks
How to Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed or directly to [email protected]. A short cover note is welcome, especially if you want to tell us why you think you would be a good fit for a hands-on brewery role.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- This role involves physical brewery work, including cleaning, standing for long periods, moving product, lifting heavy items, and working in a wet production environment. Are you comfortable with this type of work?
- Please briefly describe any relevant experience you have in brewery work, production, packaging, warehouse work, food/beverage, agriculture, trades, or other hands-on work.
- What interests you about working in a brewery production role?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
