Quality Control Lead

Join The Brew Crew – Crafting Quality with Intention!

With roots dating back to 1874, Cold Spring Brewing is a leader in contract beverage production, serving customers nationwide from our state-of-the-art facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. As one of the most diverse and flexible beverage manufacturers in the country, we produce everything from teas and energy drinks to malt-based beverages.

Our Opportunity: Quality Control Lead

Status: Full Time Day Shift

Hours: 12 hour shift - 6a-6p

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.50 per hour depending on experience

Summary

This position oversees Lab analysis and microbiological analysis to ensure a quality product is being consistently produced at all times.

What You Will Be Doing

• Performs microbiological analysis of products, water and environment.
• Performs taste tests to assure quality.
• Accurately collect samples for testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water and post sanitation swabbing without compromising validity of test sample.
• Identifies and completes Gluten Free and Allergen testing.
• Ensures batching sheets are filled out properly and within specifications before signing off.
• Performs product testing pertaining to energy drinks, including but not limited to: CO2, air, volumes, seam check, ph, brix, flavor and any others as required.
• Performs Titratable Acidity analysis of products.
• Performs HPLC analysis of products for caffeine and preservative levels.
• Ensures accuracy of all measuring devices, including their calibration.
• Accurately records and documents results from product analysis.
• Sends COA’s and micro reports to customers.
• Maintains Yield Tracking Analysis.
• Updates titration folders and micro folders for new products and formulas.
• Monitors and controls reference room samples and product retains.
• Ensures product analysis and micro plating is being performed accurately and as required.
• Oversees the training of new Lab Techs.
• Performs HPLC preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and training.
• Makes up yearly testing folders.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.
• Creates and updates Lab SOP’s.
• Ensures all weekly and daily lab duties are completed accurately and as required.
• Creates Production Sheets when needed.
• Works with other QC Lead’s to complete required QC workload and to ensure quality throughout the production process.
• Highly accurate and detail orientated.

What You Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of experience in a blending or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret formulas and procedures

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records with math and science skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals
• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations

Job Setting

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Employees will experience varying physical demands throughout the day, including standing for extended periods, walking on occasionally slippery floors, and handling equipment or materials.

Due to the nature of the facility, temperatures may fluctuate based on outside weather conditions including heat and cold.

The work environment can be loud, and hearing protection (ear plugs) is required. Additionally, to ensure safety and hygiene, employees must wear hairnets and refrain from wearing jewelry while on the production floor.

Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce. We are unable to guarantee specific positions, work schedules or work environments that do not include working around alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Vision required: distance, close, color, peripheral and depth perception
• Frequently required to stand, talk or hear, use hands to finger, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to working on elevated platforms, with fumes or airborne particles and/or toxic/caustic chemicals, and high pressure steam.

What’s In It For You?

At Cold Spring Brewing, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning 1st of the month following 6 months
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

At Cold Spring Brewing, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.

If you're ready to make your mark in an industry-leading company and take your career to the next level, join the Brew Crew today!