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.
- Sensory Quality Coordinator +
- Location: Sunnyside, WA • Research & Development
The purpose of this position is to execute and manage the QC sensory panel including sample preparation, panel set up, sensory lab maintenance, sample inventory, and sensory data collection, analysis, and reporting. This person will communicate frequently with sensory panelists and the Production, Quality, and Research & Development departments. The Sensory Quality Coordinator will represent the Sensory Team on internal and external quality concerns, conduct process improvement campaigns, and develop sensory methods of analysis for YCH products. Learn More
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- Shipping Forklift Operator +
- Location: Sunnyside, WA • FGX
The purpose of this position is to transport product and organize the warehouses for product transfer and shipment. Learn More
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- Cryo Manager +
- Location: Sunnyside, WA • Cryo
Accountable for managing Plant Production activities to produce products that meet established quality, customer service, safety, innovation, and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies. Implements standard work and maintains improvement through sustaining behaviors, operating with discipline and rigor, implementing autonomous maintenance. Oversees the production of quality products to fulfill customer requirements. Controls and effectively utilizes the production capacity, manpower and equipment and outside resources through planning, organizing, and scheduling to minimize losses; works within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability. Learn More
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- GL Accountant +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Finance
The purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining general ledger records and reconciliation of accounts, monthly and at year-end. Work closely with the Global Corporate Controller and other Finance Department managers to ensure internal controls are adequate and are being followed and month-end tasks, including reconciliation, are occurring within internal timelines. In addition, though not limited to, this role will assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with annual audit prep work and document submission, be responsible for month-end tasks to assist in the preparation of the internal consolidated financial statements and perform monthly tasks such as posting manual journal entries. Learn More
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- Inside Sales Specialist I +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Inside Sales
The purpose of this position is to provide accurate and timely customer order fulfillment, work with Outside Sales in customer contract inventory management, and collaborate with Shipping Team and Finance Team to ensure customer needs are met. A main focus of this position is to learn the functions and tools of the role as well as business and industry practices. Learn More
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- Business Systems Intern +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Business Technology
The Business Systems intern is responsible for leveraging the company’s information technology resources in the most efficient manner possible, thereby optimizing the productivity of all users and enabling management to make timely, accurate and informed decisions in all things related to the ERP, WMS, and other Enterprise Services platforms. Assist Director of Enterprise Services and Enterprise Systems Product Owner with scoping of projects aimed at achieving corporate objectives. Assist in design and administration of such projects, and coordinate with BT team to deploy them. Maintain and troubleshoot an array of software platforms including, but not limited to, WMS, ERP, CRM, ECOM, SCADA/MES and Power BI. Support fellow BT department personnel’s endeavors to facilitate resolutions to internal and external customer needs and transforming data into information. Supervise activities, help test and properly onboard any vendors engaged in ERP or WMS related projects. Help coordinate activities with others in the department when further direction is necessary to ensure forward progress and a comprehensive, consistent approach. Learn More
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- Business Systems Analyst I, ERP +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Business Technology
The Business Systems Analyst I, ERP is responsible for leveraging the company’s information technology resources in the most efficient manner possible, thereby optimizing the productivity of all users and enabling management to make timely, accurate and informed decisions in all things related to the ERP, WMS, and other Enterprise Services platforms. Assist Director of Enterprise Services and Enterprise Systems Product Owner with scoping of projects aimed at achieving corporate objectives. Oversee design and administration of such projects, and coordinate with BT team to deploy them. Maintain and troubleshoot an array of software platforms including, but not limited to, WMS, ERP, CRM, ECOM, SCADA/MES and Power BI. Support fellow BT department personnel’s endeavors to facilitate resolutions to internal and external customer needs and transforming data into information. Supervise activities, help test and properly onboard any vendors engaged in ERP or WMS related projects. Help coordinate activities with others in the department when further direction is necessary to ensure forward progress and a comprehensive, consistent approach. Learn More
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- Business Systems Analyst II, ERP +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Business Technology
The Business Systems Analyst II - ERP is responsible for leveraging the company’s information technology resources in the most efficient manner possible, thereby optimizing the productivity of all users and enabling management to make timely, accurate and informed decisions in all things related to the enterprise resource planning software. Assist VP of Information Technology and Director of Enterprise Systems with scoping of projects aimed at achieving corporate objectives. Oversee design and administration of such projects, and coordinate with IT team to deploy them. Maintain and troubleshoot an array of software platforms including, but not limited to, WMS, ERP, CRM, ECOM and Power BI. Support fellow IT department personnel’s endeavors to facilitate resolutions to internal and external customer needs and converting data into information. Supervise activities, help test and properly implement any vendors engaged in ERP-related projects. Help coordinate activities with others in the department when further direction is necessary to ensure forward progress and a comprehensive, consistent approach. Learn More
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- Director of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Business Technology
The position is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Business Technology as it pertains to infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and service delivery. The role requires collaboration across departments, oversight of mission-critical systems, and leadership in shaping the company’s IT posture and future-readiness in alignment with corporate objectives. Learn More
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- Director of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) +
- Location: Yakima, WA • Supply Chain / Operations
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) to lead and oversee the end-to-end SIOP process. This leadership role will be responsible for aligning global sales, demand planning, production, inventory, and supply chain strategies to drive operational excellence, optimize capacity, and ensure customer satisfaction across the manufacturing organization. The Director is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency. By balancing demand with global supply, the Director of SIOP ensures that inventory levels remain optimal—neither too high nor too low. Learn More
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- Safety Coordinator +
- Location: Sunnyside, WA • Human Resources
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with health and safety regulations. Primary duties typically include Developing Safety Policies: Creating and implementing safety programs, procedures, and policies tailored to the organization’s operations. Conducting Inspections: Performing regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure adherence to safety standards. Training and Education: Providing safety training and resources to employees to promote awareness and understanding of workplace safety practices. Incident Management: Investigating workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring the organization complies with occupational health and safety regulations, laws, and standards. Reporting and Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, training sessions, and compliance activities and management of online safety portal. Emergency Preparedness: Developing and coordinating emergency response plans, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, workplace violence protocols, and first aid training. Collaboration: Working with management, employees, and external agencies to foster a culture of safety and address safety concerns effectively. Risk Assessment: Identifying potential workplace hazards and implementing preventative measures to minimize risks. Promoting Safety Culture: Encouraging proactive employee participation in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Learn More
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