Innovation Tech 1 - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

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; creates SOPs as needed; evaluates and recommends 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).

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and take on projects which will require out of the box thinking.
• 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.
• Understanding of specific beer process terminologies.
• The 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 demonstrated ability to accurately follow SOPs.
• 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.

Qualifications

To apply, you must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check. Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3117.

Skills

The ideal candidate possesses a strong working knowledge of brewing operations, including raw material handling, wort production, fermentation, and packaging preparation. They consistently operate with a focus on safety, product quality, and process excellence, ensuring all trial batches meet rigorous standards and target specifications.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package starting at $24.59 to $38.00 hourly, with individual offers based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location. Additionally, we provide:

• A generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care for employee safety.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• An onsite medical clinic.
• Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave.
• A culture of work-life balance encouraging the use and enjoyment of generous paid time off.

Pay

$24.59 to $38.00 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

Schedule

Not specified. Please refer to the full job description for details.