BREWER TECH

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Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand‑built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people.

We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

The Brewer Technician 1 efficiently operates and monitors Sierra Nevada's state‑of‑the‑art brewing systems to produce award‑winning beers. Reporting to the Brewing Supervisor, the Tech 1 follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures our beers meet quality standards. The Brewer Technician 1 is responsible for developing a basic knowledge of brewing, cellaring and filtration operations to support or perform any of these skills as assigned.

This position will require frequent interaction with various departments throughout the company as well as a high‑level of teamwork, autonomy and attention to detail to produce beers of the finest quality.

Please note:
We are accepting applications for 3rd shift (10:00pm‑6:30am) plus 15% shift differential.

• Hourly compensation of $16.74 to $25.86, depending on skills, experience, qualifications and geographical location.
• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Safety training, state‑of‑the‑art equipment and preventative care.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic and mental health benefits including paid sick leave.
• Generous paid time off and a culture of work‑life balance.

• Follow all SOPs and best practices to carry out production and cleaning processes, product movement, monitor instrumentation readings, detect problems and troubleshoot deviations in brewing, cellar and filtration areas.
• Use manual and automated systems to monitor all processes from raw material addition to filtration to ensure quality standards and specifications are met through sampling and specified analysis as set by SNBC.
• Perform CIP of brewing vessels, tanks, process lines, fermenters, centrifuges, filters and yeast brinks including assembly and disassembly of process lines and loops and vessel entry for manual brewhouse cleaning. Perform COP of miscellaneous brewing parts while mixing and handling chemicals safely in accordance with OSHA and SNBC standards.
• Proficient in utilizing inventory control software (Phoenix WMS and Switchboard) for material handling, data entry and lot tracking for FIFO and traceability programs.
• Responsible for performance and reporting of product and equipment on shift, reacting appropriately when limits are exceeded and escalating abnormalities.
• Communicate and work in conjunction with other departments (Quality, Packaging, Maintenance, etc.) to meet department objectives.
• Maintain an organized, sanitary, and safe work area in accordance with 5S principles and GMP; perform routine 5S audits and maintain ownership of at least one 5S area.
• Perform basic and routine maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipment and make mechanical adjustments as needed.
• Develop expert knowledge of Confined Space Rescue procedures and rescue team members in confined spaces.
• Build a working knowledge of plant utilities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Formal training and certification from a recognized brewing school (Siebel, Doemens, IBD, ABG, etc.) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Brewing & Fermentation or related scientific field preferred.
• 1 year experience working in a team‑oriented, production environment required.
• 1 year experience in a brewery, winery or distillery strongly preferred.
• Basic mechanical repair experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of raw material handling and brewhouse operations, cellar management and…