Firehouse Brewing Company – Assistant Brewer job description
Firehouse Brewing Company in Rapid City, SD is seeking an Assistant Brewer. This position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of brewing, cellaring and packaging operations. The Assistant Brewer will possess knowledge of the brewing process and brewery operations, as well as continue to grow and learn as the job demands. The Assistant Brewer is expected to adhere to the production schedule, to ensure the smooth production of high quality, innovative, and consistent beers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Brewery Operations
- Brewing on a 15bbl, 2-vessel brewhouse
- Yeast handling and fermentation management
- Cellaring procedures, including tank CIP and beer filtration
- Packaging in kegs and cans (Wild Goose canning line)
- Quality assurance/quality control practices and procedures
- Maintaining and cleaning tap lines
- Raw material handling
- Brewery maintenance, troubleshooting, upkeep and improvement
2. Administrative
- Maintaining accurate brewing, cellaring, packaging and inventory logs
- Participate in and attend sales and brewery events
- Work with staff in a safe and respectful manner
- Assist in inventory management
- Document inventory using Beer 30 software
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or higher
- 0-3 years of brewery experience
- High level of interest or eagerness to learn
Physical Requirements:
- Able to move/lift 55+ lbs repeatedly
- Able to handle full kegs safely
- Comfortable standing and working on feet for long periods in hot/wet/noisy environment
- Able to crouch, work in tight spaces and climb a ladder
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in best cleaning and sanitation practices
- Mechanical skills
- Forklift driving
- Basic computer skills – email, spreadsheets, record keeping
Firehouse Brewing Company is South Dakota’s oldest continuously operating brewery, in business at its original location in downtown Rapid City since 1991. Firehouse Brewing Company is also a full-service restaurant with the adjacent Firehouse Wine Cellars wine bar, Firehouse Pizzeria, mercantile shop, and Firehouse Skybox sports bar on the company premises.
Reports To
Head Brewer
Pay Range
$15 - $25 per hour based on experience
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in company health insurance plans (primary, dental, vision) and matching simple IRA retirement plan, 2 weeks PTO, discounts on food, beer, and wine at all properties.
Live & Work in the Black Hills
Working at Firehouse Brewing Company means more than just a job—it’s a lifestyle.
Located in the heart of Rapid City, you’ll be surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Hills—a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Minutes from iconic destinations like Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park
- Easy access to hiking, mountain biking, climbing, camping, and skiing
- Affordable cost of living compared to major craft beer hubs
- A welcoming, tight-knit community with a growing food and beverage scene
- Short commutes, open spaces, and unbeatable scenery
Whether you're exploring trails after a shift or enjoying a pint downtown, Rapid City offers an exceptional quality of life.