St. Louis, Missouri, USA
117 days ago
Research Pilot Brewery Co-Op

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $24 per hour + housing & travel stipends based on eligibility 

  
SHIFT: Rotating shifts, including nights & weekends 

  

COMPANY:  

Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

  

ROLE SUMMARY: 

This Co-Op is open to applicants who are available January - June 2025 OR June-December 2025

At the Research Pilot Brewery you will be part of a team managing an area of our brewing process. You will be manually moving beer, grinding in malt, and reporting data to upper management…think of us as a very efficient Microbrewery in the middle of the largest brewery in the country. 

You are going to be a part of our company’s Innovations group which is responsible for the development of new products and processes. You will be challenged constantly here to provide NEW high-quality beers and flavored malt beverages (FMB’s) in a SAFE and efficient manner to support the future growth of our company. 

 

There are many things that you will be doing here throughout your co-op but the one thing I can promise is that you will not be bored. Among day-to-day production, you will be asked to manage an improvement project, present a ‘Beer Science’ topic to your peers, own an area of the brewery to ensure it has all the tools we need, and present about everything you learned to our director and other Innovation leaders. 

This is not like many engineering co-ops you may encounter out there. It is very hands on and manual.  

 

You will be moving hoses, opening valves, cleaning tanks, transferring products, centrifuging beer, etc. To complete these tasks, you will be working with the equipment you are currently learning about in school. There are flow meters, plate and frame coolers, glycol jacketed tanks, yeast separators, steam heaters, and many lab instruments that you will be responsible for calibrating and operating. 

In the end I believe you will get out of this Co-Op what you put into it. So come ready to work and ready to learn and I know you will have a great experience that will stand out on your resumes. 

  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Introduction to the company with local Leadership team, to learn about Anheuser-Busch’s overall strategy, business functions, and people structure. 

Field Experience in our brewery operations to understand the brewing routine of the business, followed by the opportunity to deep dive into a project within the areas of the brewery 

Work intimately with the Innovations team on new process techniques and new recipes. Data entry and observation notation will be very critical to the role. 

Experience moving beer, grinding malt, testing new flavors, and reporting data for the largest brewery in the country. 

Work with equipment such as flow meters, plate and frame coolers, glycol jacketed tanks, yeast separators, steam heaters, and many lab instruments that you will be responsible for calibrating and operating. 

Upon successful completion of the co-op you will be given the opportunity to present your final project(s) and results to our members of Zone senior leadership. 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

Current university student or recent university graduate – Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 2.8 or greater. 

A background in Engineering, Science, or Environmental/Safety may help but all majors are accepted.   

Geographical & Functional mobility – open to experiencing different functions and locations across the U.S. during the 6-month Co-Op. 

Our breweries are 24/7 - 363 day a year facilities which requires alternating shift work for trainees who enter the program. Must have flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, & overtime. 

Must have the ability to walk up and down elevated catwalks and stairs, stand for long periods of time, and work in all environmental conditions including extreme temperatures. 

Ability to move hoses, open valves, clean tanks, transfer products, and centrifuge beer 

Leverage data and insights to provide effective solutions to complex problems. 

Can demonstrate leadership capabilities in previous work experience and/or extracurricular activities. 

Self-motivated to drive results and deliver above and beyond expectations.  

Ability to collaborate, be an active listener, seek diverse opinions and input from others, and foster an inclusive environment. 

Embraces ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively manage several projects and teams at once, while being agile in the face of setbacks and change. 

Consistently questions the status quo, seeks opportunities to improve processes, not afraid of change and willing to take calculated risks. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required 

Experience in SAP or advanced Excel capabilities (ex: macros and VBA) preferred 

As a general rule, the Company does not offer practical training positions for F-1 visa holders nor sponsor individuals for purposes of obtaining temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B) or permanent residency (“Green Cards”). Individuals who require sponsorship will be removed from the selection process.   

 

Fun Facts: ​ 

In the RPB we brew 3 times a day, 4 days a week 

You will be able to come up with a new recipe that we will brew and you can try (over Legal Drinking Age) 

We will participate with local brew festivals to see firsthand what people think of the product we make 

 

The RPB was the first to brew 

Bud Light

All Rita variations 

Bud Light Lime 

Bud Light Orange 

Reserve series 

Budweiser Copper Lager 

Bud Light Tea 

Bud Light Seltzers 

Much more! 

  

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers. 

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