Job Title: Filtration Operator

Status: Full Time

Location: Rochester, NY

Department: Brewing Operations

Reports to: Brewing Manager – Cold Block

Job Type: Union, Non-Exempt

Shift: Rotating Shifts; Flexibility to work all shifts, including early mornings or weekends.

Position Objective:

The Filtration Operator is responsible for the efficient, safe, and high-quality clarification of beer from bright tanks using plate-and-frame or cartridge filtration systems, controlled primarily through the BRAUMAT automation interface. This role ensures maximum yield with minimum oxygen uptake, strict adherence to quality specifications (turbidity/color), and rigorous CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Filtration Process Management

+ Operate and monitor the filtration process via the BRAUMAT system, utilizing pre-set recipes for different beer styles.

+ Set up, operate, a...