Lead Fermentation Technician - Brewing Experience Required

Humm Kombucha LLC•Bend, OR

3h•$28 - $30

About The Position

Join our dynamic Brew team and help create our kombucha by brewing, fermenting, and finishing products with precision, flavor, and carbonation. As a Lead Fermentation Technician, you will oversee the entire production process, ensuring adherence to strict procedures and protocols while supporting the team and company goals. We are seeking a proactive, team-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality products.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 6 months brewing experience in a professional brewing/fermentation environment or manufacturing/food processing experience considered
Strong verbal communication & organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and react well under pressure.
Ability to follow precise instructions
Manual labor experience
Willingness to learn
Proficient in basic computer skills; spreadsheets, email & word processing. Google Suite experience preferred
Be able to obtain forklift operator certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in fermentation or beverage production preferred.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

Brew and finish kombucha according to predetermined recipes.
Follow all Food Safety Management System, GMP, and SQF standards.
Review SOPs & SSOPs and perform brewing operations accordingly.
Complete daily process checklists and End-of-Day (EOD) reports.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects in brewing operations.
Conduct daily interdepartmental check-ins using company communication platforms.
Maintain accurate tracking records of all brewing processes, including OBEER, logs, inventory counts, and batch tickets.
Perform daily quality assurance and quality control checks on fermenting, raw, and finished kombucha.
Work closely with the Fermentation Supervisor to oversee staffing and departmental needs.
Train new Fermentation Technicians and act as a resource for the team.
Attend mandatory departmental and company-wide meetings.
Adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events and perform effectively under pressure.
Comply with all safety policies outlined in the Humm Kombucha Safety Manual.
Perform all physical requirements of the role.
Other duties as assigned.