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.

  • Key Account Manager - Japan & Korea +
  • Location: Tokyo, Japan  Sales

    The Key Account Manager – Japan & Korea is responsible for managing and developing strategic customer relationships in the territory assigned by the Senior Sales Manager - APAC. In addition to Key Account Management, this candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our distribution partners and building relationships with craft breweries within the territory.This candidate will work collaboratively with, and under the tactical direction of, the Regional Sales Manager – Pacific & Japan, as it pertains to Japanese macro customers (Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo & Orion). The Global Sales Director – Distributors will provide strategic direction and the operating framework for our distributor Go-To-Market strategy; however, this position is fully responsible for service levels, revenue growth, and technical support for our Japanese & Korean distributors. The candidate must be comfortable with and successful in working within a matrix reporting structure, as these Key Accounts overlap with several stakeholders within Yakima Chief Hops & Yakima Chief Ranches. The Key Account Manager is expected to travel extensively, building strong in-market relationships, and contribute actively to the growth of Yakima Chief Hops in Japan & Korea. Learn More

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  • Director of Extraction & Process Development +
  • Location: Sunnyside, WA  Extract

    The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction for all extraction operations, ensuring efficient, high‑quality production across extraction facilities and extract packaging functions. This role is responsible for guiding the scale‑up of new products developed by the R&D team, overseeing the transition from bench‑top experimentation to pilot runs and ultimately full‑scale manufacturing, including final packaging. The Director ensures that processes, equipment, and teams are aligned to deliver safe, consistent, and commercially viable products that support the organization’s innovation and growth objectives. Manage the Extract production operations to optimize output levels, minimize operating costs and maximize profitability and quality. They will be responsible for supervision of all extracting, packaging, and manufacturing activities. Must possess manufacturing experience utilizing engineering principles to design and install equipment, suggest process improvements, and troubleshooting process issues. Manage capital projects for the Extract Plant facilities located in Sunnyside. Provide technical advice, oversee mechanical issues, and ensure required data is collected and documented. Learn More

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  • Financial Planning Analyst Manager +
  • Location: Yakima, WA  Finance

    The FP&A Manager role is created to provide business decision making support to the leadership of Yakima Chief and to help establish the costing and analytical systems that will support the business as it grows. This is an opportunity to help build the business as a key member of the team charged with tracking and supporting the strategic objectives of leaders throughout the company. The role will report to the Chief Financial Officer. The position will also provide direction of process and systems development consistency to the team in Europe as well as advising on analytical processes to be aligned internationally. Learn More

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  • Chemist I +
  • Location: Sunnyside, WA  Quality

    The Chemist I plays a critical role in supporting laboratory operations through analytical testing, data interpretation, and method validation. This position requires a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and proficiency with advanced instrumentation (HPLC, GC, LC, LC-MS, GC-MS). The Chemist I performs routine and non-routine analyses under minimal supervision, contributes to investigations, and collaborates across departments to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and process improvements. Learn More

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  • Extract Operator +
  • Location: Sunnyside, WA  Extract

    Monitors, operates and maintains equipment and systems associated with the operation of the Extract Plant in a safe, reliable and efficient manner in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, SOPs, policies and procedure.. Learn More

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  • Laboratory Manager +
  • Location: Sunnyside, WA  Quality

    The Laboratory Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Manager is also responsible for developing and/or improving analysis methods, good laboratory practices, and keeping abreast of the latest technology which could improve current programs and practices. The manager works directly with the lab team to develop systems which promote continuous improvement of farming, operations, and services. This role requires leadership and collaboration with all department managers and the leadership team.. Learn More

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