Brewing Quality Control Technician

POSITION TITLE: Brewing QC/Lab Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Primarily performs daily quality control and lab testing to ensure a quality product is being consistently produced at all times for the brewhouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks beer tanks daily inclusive, but not limited to brew gravity, ph, temperature.
  
• Performs yeast testing pertaining to brewing, including but not limited to: viability/vitality, cell count and microbiological plating.
  
• Checks brewing and service water for microorganisms.
  
• Check brew products for aerobic and anaerobic contamination and identify possible sources.
  
• Performs alcohol concentration testing.
  
• Prepare taste tests to assure brew quality conformance.
  
• Assists in preparation of flavor perception training.
  
• Participate in flavor testing and training.
  
• Generates statistical and scientific reports to assure beer specification verification.
  
• Checks alpha acid bitterness levels and color spectrophotometrically.
  
• Aseptically collect and test samples of raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water.
  
• Perform and record wet and dry sanitation swabbing without compromising validity of test sample to verify sanitation practices.
  
• Ensures brewing sheets are filled out properly, including identification and report non-conformance, by dated signature.
  
• Performs product testing, at various process stages, inclusive of CO2, total air, dissolved oxygen, haze, and other analyses as required.
  
• Performs chemical water analyses at various usage points.
  
• Measures CIP chemical concentrations.
  
• Measures diacetyl and total VDK levels.
  
• Prepare standard analysis solutions.
  
• Calibrate gauges, thermometers, and laboratory equipment as prescribed and to verify operation.
  
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required by supervisor/customer.
  

Quality:

1. Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.

2. Perform all aspects of position to highest quality.

3. Report any non-conformance to Supervisor immediately.

4. Know all quality standards and expectations of position and if not sure, ask supervisor before

continuing.

Safety:

1. Know all safety requirements of position prior to starting any job.

2. Follow all safety rules and procedures established by the company.

3. Take personal responsibility for own safety and fellow employees, correcting and/or assisting in the

correction of any safety hazard identified.

Cost:

1. Use all company resources in the most efficient manner, using best practice conservation of these

resources per company policy and Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee

Handbook.

2. Report any waste or poor conservation practices to your immediate Supervisor.

3. Continuously looking for improved practices and processes in your position, and contributing these

ideas to your immediate supervisor.

Productivity:

1. Arrive on time and at work station fully ready to work with proper attire, at start of shift and

throughout entire shift.

2. Prompt return from any and all break periods.

3. Meet all productivity standards established for position.

People:

1. Treat all employees and visitors with respect and consideration.

2. Display loyalty and enthusiasm for this position and the company, both at work and in the

community.

3. Willingly help out in all areas of the operation, taking the initiative to help others with workloads.

4. Accept changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities. Deal with frustration and anger

in a mature professional manner.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extended standing on hard surfaces. Also regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

All Quality Control Equipment including, but not limited to:

Measurement devices

Spectrophometer

HPLC

TYPICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position works primarily in a production environment which includes high-speed equipment and damp floors. Noise, dust, and variable temperature and use of production chemicals are also typical in this work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry

Experience: 1- 3 years of Industrial experience in Quality Control/Laboratory setting is preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities: This position requires above average verbal and written communication skills.

Thorough knowledge of production operations, including all safety

requirements. Must have a strong mechanical background, be goal oriented,

and be able to work independently, and highly detailed oriented. Must also

have thorough knowledge of chemicals and bacteria.

In addition to competitive pay, stable employment, and growth opportunities, we offer a variety of benefits as part of our total compensation & rewards package.

• Many of our positions work on average 15 days/month, based on 2-2-3 schedule; however, we have a variety of work schedules dependent on position and/or department.
  
• Pay for Performance Program: Opportunities to work your way up, gain experience and earn more!
  
• Additional Pay for Night Shift, as applicable
  
• Training & Evaluations at 30/60/90 Days and Annually
  
• Cross-Training & Transfer Opportunities
  
• Free Uniforms
  
• Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program
  
• Safety Incentive Program
  
• Referral Bonuses
  
• Employee Appreciation Events
  
• Eligible for benefits the month following 60 days employment including medical, a health savings account option, dental, vision, disability, company paid & voluntary life and more.
  
• 401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting