Brewery Production Technician

Etna Brewing Company
Fort Jones, California

About Us
Etna Brewing Company is a growing craft brewery located in the heart of Northern California. We are seeking an experienced brewery production team member to help support all aspects of brewery operations during a busy period of growth.

This position is ideal for someone who has prior professional brewery experience and can quickly integrate into an active production environment with minimal training.

Position Type
Full-Time
Flexible scheduling may be available for qualified applicants.

Position Summary
The Brewery Production Technician will assist with all aspects of brewery production, including brewhouse operations, cellar work, packaging, cleaning and sanitation, and general brewery support. The ideal candidate has previous professional brewery experience and is comfortable working independently while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with brewhouse operations, including milling/mashing-in, wort production and brew day activities
• Perform cellar duties including:
  • CIP and sanitation procedures
  • Yeast handling and harvesting
  • Dry hopping
  • Transfers
  • Carbonation
  • Fermentation monitoring
• Operate and assist with packaging activities, including
  • Canning line operation
  • Keg cleaning and filling
  • Quality checks during packaging runs
• Maintain accurate production records
• Assist with inventory management and material handling
• Follow all safety, quality and sanitation procedures
• Keep production areas clean and organized
• Assist with general brewery operations as needed

Qualifications
Required

• Previous professional brewery production experience
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Brewing
  • Cellaring
  • Packaging
  • Canning line operation
• Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds regularly
• Strong attention to detail and sanitation practices
• Ability to work independently and remain productive with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Preferred

• Experience on a commercial brewhouse
• Experience with canning lines
• Forklift certification
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with brewery safety and quality programs

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate already understands brewery production fundamentals and can confidently contribute to daily operations with minimal training.

We understand great brewery talent comes in many forms. We'd love to hear from candidates with relevant commercial brewing experience.

A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to assist wherever needed are just as important as technical experience.

Compensation

• Competitive wage 
• Full-time
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Beer industry perks
• Etna Brewing Co. values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 50% paid medical, with family* medical coverage options available.
• *Company premiums are covered after 60 days of full-time employment. Family medical is 100% paid by the employee. 30+ hours a week is considered full-time.

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