ESCO 8160.55ISCO-08 8160
Yeast distiller
Also known as: brewing yeast handling operative, brewing yeast distiller, yeast distilling operative, yeast handler
About this occupation
Yeast distillers extract alcohol from yeast to use it in the manufacture of distilled liquors. They weigh yeast quantities and gauge temperature to determine adequate conditions for distillation.
Essential skills and knowledge
- clean food and beverage machinery
- blend beverages
- monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
- carry out checks of production plant equipment
- prepare containers for beverage distillation
- apply HACCP
- apply GMP
- lift heavy weights
- temperature scales
- appropriate raw materials for specific spirits
- take measures against flammability
- collect samples for analysis
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Food Processing Workers, All Other (O*NET 51-3099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$39,680 a year (2025), 65,000 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.