Brewery & Manufacturing 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: $26 per hour + housing & travel stipends based on eligibility

SHIFT: Rotating shifts, including nights & weekends

COMPANY:

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

Our Co-Ops are crafted to fast-track the careers of future leaders, allowing current students to gain exposure to a variety of roles and challenges in our Brewery or Metal Container operations. We believe in learning by doing.  We value curious and ambitious people who are open and willing to embrace opportunities in different locations across our company.

If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply to our Brewery and Manufacturing Co-Op. We believe in investing in our future leaders today, in your Co-Op you will have the opportunity to have an in-depth exposure to our supply business operations and relevant experiences right from the start, our program is designed to accelerate the careers of future leaders and change makers. The program takes place over the course of 6-months; however, we are flexible to adjust as necessary based on the external environment and business needs. Throughout the program, Co-Ops will gain a 360 view of the supply business while gaining experience, as well as flexing creative and analytical muscles through project work in the brewery segment.

Co-Ops can be placed in various functions of the business from working in our Brewing Departments where they will have close ties to the process in which BEER is made! Opportunities may also be in our Packaging Department to work with how the BEER is packaged in cans bottles or kegs, other areas may be in our Logistics group to work with teams on the distribution of our final product, our Utilities Department to work behind the scenes with all the commodities that help getting the job done or lastly you may have the opportunity to work on our Zone Team and help implement an initiative for process improvements across our 12 locations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a Co-Op you will step into the shoes of a full-time role at the brewery or MCC. You will be assigned project(s) that will result in process improvement and be responsible for reporting out on deliverables.

• Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to accomplish tasks within project scope

• Shift work may be required to understand the full scope of the project.

• Bring your authentic self to work every day, lead with humility and drive top performance in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

• Build relationships with operators and technicians in respective areas for aid in projects

• Development opportunities to help boost skillset and build long-term leadership potential.

• 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 3.0 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 - 365 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 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.

• 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. 

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.