Lead Fermentation Technician

About the role

This position serves as a technical resource and shift leader, helping train team members, troubleshoot production challenges, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished kombucha according to established recipes and production standards
• Perform brewing, fermentation, flavoring, and carbonation processes
• Train, mentor, and support Fermentation Technicians
• Serve as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving during production shifts
• Partner closely with the Fermentation Supervisor to support staffing, scheduling, and departmental needs
• Complete production documentation, batch records, inventory tracking, and end-of-day reporting
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control checks throughout the fermentation process
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
• Follow GMP, SQF, food safety, and sanitation requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments
• Attend departmental and company meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of brewing, fermentation, food production, or manufacturing experience
• Previous experience training or mentoring team members preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, and word processing programs
• Experience with Google Workspace is a plus

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting and moving up to 55 pounds
• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift
• Working in a manufacturing environment that may be loud, humid, refrigerated, or exposed to varying temperatures
• Safely working around forklifts, pallet jacks, pumps, chemicals, and production equipment
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed

Pay

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Schedule

Monday-Thursday from 2pm-12:30am PST

Benefits

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