PRODUCTION SUPPORT WORKER - 1st Shift

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a Production Support Worker in Mills River, NC. This entry‑level role focuses on cleaning, sanitation, and support activities to maintain a safe, high‑quality production environment, with training provided for equipment operation and safety procedures.

Reporting to the Brewing Supervisor, you’ll work 1st shift (6 AM - 2:30 PM / M - F) and be part of a team dedicated to food safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced brewery setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year previous experience in industrial cleaning or manufacturing preferred
• Basic math and literacy skills
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to become certified and operate forklift, scissor-lift and articulating boom (training provided)
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a high‑functioning team
• Understands when to elevate issues
• Attention to detail
• Follows standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices and product specifications to maintain product quality
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (S.D.S.) and label instructions
• Ability to use furniture moving equipment such as a dolly or cart
• Ability to safely operate powered equipment such as a shop vacuum, floor buffer, carpet extractor, high pressure water systems and a variety of hand tools after training

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and sanitation tasks across production areas including brewhouse, cellar, and utility spaces.
• Executes foaming, clean-in-place (CIP), and clean-out-of-place (COP) procedures to maintain equipment and environmental cleanliness.
• Handles and prepares sanitation and chemical solutions safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Safely operates industrial equipment (forklifts, articulating booms, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Completes and documents required sanitation checks, logs, and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks accurately and on time
• Inspects equipment and areas post‑cleaning to verify readiness for production and reports any deficiencies or maintenance needs.
• Collects, sorts, and stages process waste and recycling streams (from brewing and all production)—including aluminum, corrugate, glass, and compost—to ensure proper handling and disposal in alignment with sustainability practices.
• Collaborates with brewing, packaging, quality, and maintenance teams to uphold food safety and quality standards during cleaning activities.
• Adheres to all personal safety, food safety, and environmental protocols, wearing proper PPE and following lockout/tagout procedures as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Literacy skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that’s in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

As part of the Production team, the Production Support Worker is responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and support activities that maintain a safe, high-quality operating environment. Reporting to the Brewing Supervisor, this role performs routine cleaning of production equipment and areas - including brewhouse, cellar, water and utility spaces—using foaming, clean-in-place (CIP), and clean-out-of-place (COP) systems. The position ensures that production environments are maintained in compliance with food safety, quality, and Master Sanitation Schedule requirements, supporting efficient and reliable operations. This entry-level role offers hands‑on exposure to operations and provides a pathway to grow within the production organization through demonstrated skill, reliability, and teamwork.

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $14.35 to $22.17 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well‑being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work‑life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Performs cleaning and sanitation tasks across production areas including brewhouse, cellar, and utility spaces.
• Executes foaming, clean-in-place (CIP), and clean-out-of-place (COP) procedures to maintain equipment and environmental cleanliness.
• Handles and prepares sanitation and chemical solutions safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Safely operates industrial equipment (forklifts, articulating booms, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Completes and documents required sanitation checks, logs, and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks accurately and on time
• Inspects equipment and areas post‑cleaning to verify readiness for production and reports any deficiencies or maintenance needs.
• Collects, sorts, and stages process waste and recycling streams (from brewing and all production)—including aluminum, corrugate, glass, and compost—to ensure proper handling and disposal in alignment with sustainability practices.
• Collaborates with brewing, packaging, quality, and maintenance teams to uphold food safety and quality standards during cleaning activities.
• Adheres to all personal safety, food safety, and environmental protocols, wearing proper PPE and following lockout/tagout procedures as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please Apply if You Have

• 1 year Previous experience in industrial cleaning or manufacturing preferred

• Basic math and literacy skills
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to become certified and operate forklift, scissor-lift and articulating boom (training provided)
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a high‑functioning team
• Understands when to elevate issues
• Attention to detail
• Follows standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices and product specifications to maintain product quality
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (S.D.S.) and label instructions
• Ability to use furniture moving equipment such as a dolly or cart
• Ability to safely operate powered equipment such as a shop vacuum, floor buffer, carpet extractor, high pressure water systems and a variety of hand tools after training

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre‑employment, post offer background check.
• Candidate must be able to work 1st shift (6 AM - 2:30 PM / M - F)

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3742

**Thisposition will remain open until filled;online applications will be reviewed weekly**

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer