QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST 1 OR 2

About the position

The Quality Assurance Analyst 1 or 2 will perform routine testing and analysis of product(s) including but not limited to wort, beer, and raw materials throughout the brewing and packaging process to maintain product quality. This role collaborates internally to report quality findings to brewery team members as appropriate. NOTE: Selected candidate may be offered Quality Assurance Analyst 1 or 2 depending on relevant experience and qualifications. This position is 1st shift - 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyze in-process and finished products and report any out of specification results/trends to lab supervisor/production staff to initiate corrective action
• Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, product specifications, and quality procedures; complete tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Participate in production (brewing & packaging) processes, delivering superior internal customer service; isolate and contain product that does not meet quality standards
• Responsible for delivering on actions to out of specification test results and quality issue investigation
• Communicates effectively to brewery stakeholders via production tools such as: pass down, Microsoft Teams, radio, etc.
• Calibrate, maintain and repair lab and field equipment to ensure the instruments are operational and reliable at all times
• Escalates urgent issues in a timely manner; knows when to ask for guidance/help
• Demonstrates technical skills and abilities needed to effectively and fully complete tasks within assigned position
• Utilizes technical knowledge for problem solving and troubleshooting
• Utilizes routines, standard work, and established processes
• Attention to detail and capable of focusing on the task at hand while paying attention to what is happening around them
• Capable of discerning urgent versus non urgent information; responds accordingly
• This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or food related discipline preferred or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required
• 1 year Experience in quality assurance and quality control in a production environment preferred
• 1 year Previous experience in a brewery or manufacturing environment preferred
• 1 year Experience in some or all of the following areas: Food/beverage microbiology, Glass and packaging material quality & integrity testing, Development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), Food/beverage sanitation & chemical hygiene, Independent work & teamwork, Gas chromatography, Workflow optimization, Root cause analysis or other complex problem-solving techniques, Statistical Process Control (SPC), HACCP, internal audits, and good manufacturing practices (FSMA, cGMP), Risk assessment and risk management, Continuous improvement activities and methods preferred
• Skilled in data analysis and communication
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Must understand good laboratory practices
• Ability to follow, SOPs, testing protocols and assays
• Must be a positive, self-motivated team player with the ability to work with many different types of people

Benefits

• $18.08 to $30.16 hourly compensation
• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Onsite medical clinic
• Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave
• Generous paid time off