Production & Operations Assistant
Job Location: Our facility in Muskegon, MI
Job Hours: 25-30 hours a week. 4-5 days / week.
Pay: $20/hour
Job Details: We are a small but rapidly growing kombucha brewery producing authentic, traditionally fermented kombucha for retailers across Michigan and the Midwest including Meijer, Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme, independent grocers, cafés, and specialty shops.
This is a hands-on production role inside an active brewery environment. Every week is different. The right person is someone who enjoys working hard, staying organized, solving problems, and being part of building something meaningful.
This position starts with apprenticing in brewing and packaging operations with opportunity for increased responsibility and long term growth as the company expands.
As our company continues to grow, we are expanding our operations, product development, and overall vision beyond kombucha alone. This role has strong long term growth potential for someone who takes ownership and thrives in a fast paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
o Packaging Kombucha: Operating bottling line, labeler, changeouts, pallet stacking and wrapping.
o Performing CIP (Clean In Place): Handling chemicals and hot water, working with pumps, hoses, valves and gauges
o Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, dishes, equipment
o Kegging finished product into various style kegs
o Preparing fresh fruit: Washing, juices, food processing, portioning and storage.
o Flavoring and harvesting kombucha: Recording PH, Brix, Titratable Acidity, ABV, inputting valuations into brewery software Beer30
o Following Recipes and SOPS as written, updating as needed
o Monitoring SCOBY Health, weekly ingredient preparations, referencing calendar daily
o Stacking pallets for distributors, wrapping pallets and operating forklift for loading/unloading
This position requires capability to stand or walk for the majority of the shift, frequent use of both hands and arms, full and frequent manual dexterity, and the capability to bend, twist, and squat as needed throughout the shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
The ideal candidate is:
o Self Motivated, independent and dependable
o Carries a strong attention to detail
o Comfortable with physical work and repetitive tasks
o Mechanically minded and confident learning equipment and systems
o Positive attitude and team mentality
o Strong communication and organizational skills
o Able to take feedback well and continue improving
o Interested in fermentation, food, beverage, health or craft production
About Lively Up: Lively Up Kombucha was founded in 2017 at the Muskegon Farmers Market with a simple goal: produce authentic kombucha using real ingredients and traditional fermentation practices.
Since then, we’ve grown into one of Michigan’s leading kombucha brands while staying committed to small batch quality, real fruit and herbs, and authentic fermentation.
Core Values we live by:
· Integrity: Integrity is a North Star. We do the right thing even when no one is watching. We take pride in honest work, accountability, and following through on our commitments to our team, customers, and partners.
· Take Initiative: We do not wait to be told every next step. We identify problems, take ownership, and look for ways to improve the business, support the team, and move the mission forward without needing constant direction.
· Authenticity: We stay true to who we are in our products, our communication, and how we treat people. No shortcuts, no inflated claims, and no pretending to be something we are not.
· Positivity: We bring a solution focused attitude to challenges and treat others with respect, energy, and encouragement. We believe a positive mindset strengthens our team, our work, and the experience we create for our customers.
If this resonates with you, please attach your resume and cover letter in an email to zack@livelyupkombucha.com with the position title in the subject.