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Become a part of where great beer begins.
Join the Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) team and be part of a leading company in the hop industry. Explore exciting career opportunities and contribute to our mission of supporting family farms and providing premium quality hops to brewers worldwide.
Have you ever experienced the distinct flavors of an artfully brewed craft beer and wondered where it all begins? Chances are, it started with us – the growers and employees of Yakima Chief Hops located in the heart of hop country. For many of us, our drive to work is through the family farms and hop fields that give life to the craft beer industry.
The hop and brewing industries both have an unwavering community spirit. Hops just have a way of bringing people together. Inspired by this community spirit, we at Yakima Chief Hops want everyone who works here to feel a sense of family. The family hop farms of the Pacific Northwest are an extension of YCH, and we want our company culture to emulate that welcoming atmosphere.
This is why we offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities and rewarding work you can taste in so many ways. We want our employees to feel acknowledged and appreciated. We’re always looking for skilled, energetic individuals who enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. If that sounds like you, we invite you to apply.
GOT THE CHOPS?
Successful team members own their area of expertise while proactively designing, planning and problem-solving,
in development, test and production environments.
TEAM PLAYER
Willing to jump in & help other team members
when needed
LIFELONG LEARNER
Proactively maintaining expertise in emerging
business & tech trends
AGILE
Continuously, iteratively improving by responsively
assessing & adapting
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Yakima Valley experiences four beautifully distinct seasons and is just a short drive from Seattle and Portland. If none of our current openings fit your expertise, check our company-wide listings or email us your resume and cover letter and we will happily keep them on file for the future.
- Director of Research and Development +
- Location: Yakima, WA • R&D
The purpose of this position is to direct and manage the operation of the research and development program. The Director of R&D will contribute to the strategic plan for research and development and oversee the execution of strategic goals within all program elements, including but not limited to the sensory program, analytical research laboratory, advanced products, brewing experiments, long-term field studies and the hemp program. The primary focus will be on the design and oversight of experiments and detailed tracking and reporting of activities and delivery from all activities to the VP and company at large. Learn More
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- Fabrication Supervisor +
- Location: Sunnyside, WA • Engineering & Fabrication
Supervise fabrication of custom hops processing equipment as designed by YCH Engineering and operations team. Maintain fabrication shop and equipment while supervising and mentoring company fabricators on the latest industry best practices and assisting maintenance mechanics from all facilities as needed. Learn More
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- Director of Global Marketing +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Marketing
The Director of Global Marketing is responsible for defining and elevating the global brand presence of Yakima Chief Hops. This role aligns YCH’s storytelling, visual identity, customer experience, and global market relevance while partnering across the organization to drive long-term commercial success. Learn More
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