INNOVATION TECH 1

About the role

The Innovation Tech 1 plays a critical hands-on role in executing Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s innovation agenda. This front-line operations position supports the development and execution of new beverage concepts by operating and maintaining the pilot brewing systems in both Chico and Mills River.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently brews and works on Pilot Brewing systems to include the Pilot Brewhouse, Pilot Cellar operations, and Pilot Filtration.
• Stages materials and prepares for brewing according to set recipes and schedules, including staging all materials.
• Proficiently works on all Innovation/Small batch equipment.
• Proficiently operates Pilot Racker (keg filling), including CIPs and traceability in computer systems.
• Proficiently operates all barrel transfer equipment and beer movement (including driving flatbed for Chico technicians).
• React appropriately when limits identified by SOP’s are exceeded and escalates abnormalities.
• Follows all SOPs and best practices for brewing operations (Brewing, Cellar, and Filtration) in a safe and efficient manner; create SOPs as needed; evaluate and recommend practice changes for existing SOPs.
• Maintains an organized, sanitary, and safe work area by cleaning up messes quickly after created, keeping tools in appropriate places after use, and sterilizing any item that may contact product immediately after use (Chico, CA only).

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Brewing / Fermentation Science from an accredited institution preferred or any combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved preferred.
• 2 years professional brewing experience required.
• Proven track record demonstrating understanding of the brewing process from grain to delivering liquid to package.
• Comprehensive understanding of all brewing functional areas including raw materials handling, brewhouse operations, cellar management, and filtration procedures.
• Understanding of pilot can line operations, including filler and dry side (for Chico operations).
• Understanding of COP, CIP, sanitation and sterilization techniques.
• Knowledge of specific beer process terminologies.
• A demonstrated ability to quickly assess the status of operations and troubleshoot processes strongly desired.
• A demonstrated ability to work with automated processes interface, as well as manual brewery operations is strongly desired.
• A demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining a strong attention to detail is essential.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-functional, cross-departmental team environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make critical decisions.
• A strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
• A demonstrated ability to obtain a valid forklift license and safely operate a forklift.
• A demonstrated ability to drive a flat bed truck (for Chico operations).
• Forklift Certification within 90 Days.

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: here.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Pacific Time on July 13th, 2026.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.