Job Posting:

Brewing and Packaging Technician

Job Posting: February 26, 2026

Tofino Kombucha operates a commercial-scale beverage manufacturing facility producing kombucha for retail distribution across Canada. We are licensed under the CFIA Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) Regulations and operate under a documented Preventive Control Plan (PCP) with annual GMP-HACCP audits.

We are hiring a Brewing and Packaging Technician to support industrial brewing, fermentation, and automated packaging operations. Experience in beverage production, food processing, manufacturing, trades, or mechanical environments is preferred. We are happy to train the right candidate.

Our facility includes:

  • Large stainless steel brewing and fermentation tank

  • Controlled fermentation monitoring and validation

  • Clean-in-Place (CIP) sanitation systems

  • Fully automated canning and packaging line
    (Pneumatic Scale Angelus CB50F, Full-Height SKA Depalletizer with Mini S-Grip, and DMM Cartoner)

  • Full batch documentation and lot traceability (Wherefour Inventory Management Software)

 Brewing Operations:

  • Assist in large-scale kombucha brewing and fermentation

  • Monitor and document critical production metrics (pH, temperature, Brix, pressure, TA)

  • Execute and document sanitation and CIP procedures

  • Continuous cleaning of the facility and equipment

  • Manage raw material receiving and staging

Packaging Operations:

  • Operate and monitor commercial canning equipment

  • Troubleshoot mechanical or process issues

  • Verify fill weights, seam integrity, and carbonation levels

  • Maintain packaging records and lot coding accuracy

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and SOPs

 This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:

  • Is self-motivated and takes ownership of quality and efficiency

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

  • Work in a team environment with our head brewer and assistant brewer

  • Has experience in manufacturing, brewing, food processing, trades, marine, or mechanical environments

  • Is comfortable working with industrial processing equipment

  • Understands sanitation discipline and contamination control

  • Can follow structured documentation systems precisely

  • Is physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working on their feet

  • This role requires mechanical awareness, consistency, and respect for food safety systems

Start Date: March 2026
Location: Tofino, BC
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Year-round. Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Holidays: Long weekends off, two-week Christmas closure, plus vacation time as requested
Compensation: $26-32/hour (based on experience), health benefits plan, and free Kombucha

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to kelsey@tofinokombucha.com. Please note: We do not offer staff housing. We look forward to hearing from you!