Cellar Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.