Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About the Role:
Join Belching Beaver Brewery INC. as a Cellar Technician and immerse yourself in the art of brewing craft beer. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with a passionate team in our Oceanside, CA location, where creativity meets quality in every batch. This position will include but not limited to duties of executing fermentation, conditioning, and beer transfer operations to ensure consistent, high-quality beer while maintaining full compliance with cGMP, food safety, quality, and safety standards.
Core Responsibilities
Process (Operations)
Execute fermentation operations including monitoring temperature, pressure, and gravity
Perform yeast handling activities including pitching, harvesting, and storage
Transfer beer between vessels (fermenters, brite tanks, and packaging)
Execute dry hopping and other ingredient additions per recipe and schedule
Prepare beer for packaging including clarification and carbonation processes
Coordinate with brewing and packaging teams for tank availability and production flow
Perform cleaning and sanitation of tanks and cellar equipment (CIP/COP)
Identify and report process deviations, equipment issues, or inefficiencies
Escalate any process or quality deviations to Senior Cellar Technician or Production Manager
Quality
Follow all product specifications and fermentation parameters
Monitor and record critical process data (temperature, gravity, pressure, timing)
Ensure proper yeast health, handling, and storage practices
Take samples for quality testing as required
Identify and report quality deviations immediately
Ensure proper handling of ingredients and finished beer
Maintain batch traceability and accurate production records
cGMP / Food Safety
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), HACCP, and sanitation standards
Maintain a clean and organized cellar environment at all times
Execute cleaning and sanitation procedures per SOPs
Follow proper material handling and contamination control practices
Ensure all work areas remain in a state of audit readiness
Safety
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
Identify and report unsafe conditions or behaviors
Follow proper procedures when working with pressurized vessels, CO2, chemicals, and confined spaces
Support safe operation of all cellar equipment
Key Performance Metrics
Fermentation cycle time
Final gravity accuracy
Yield loss / transfer loss
Tank turnaround time
Product quality consistency
GMP and sanitation compliance
Qualifications
1+ year brewing, cellar, or manufacturing experience
Understanding of fermentation processes preferred
Ability to follow SOPs and production instructions
Skills
Attention to detail
Process discipline
Problem-solving
Communication
Work Environment
Standing for extended periods
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Exposure to wet, cold, and pressurized environments
Use of PPE required at all times
About Us:
Belching Beaver Brewery INC. has been crafting exceptional beers since 2012, quickly becoming a beloved staple in the Oceanside community. Our commitment to quality, creativity, and fun has earned us a loyal customer base, while our vibrant work culture fosters growth and camaraderie among employees.