Brewing Quality Analyst

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and monitor results of Quality Control testing to ensure product safety and quality specifications are met
• Perform daily data review of Quality Control records to ensure accuracy and to identify process improvement gaps
• Aid management in new product/raw material qualifications
• Ensures non-conforming raw ingredients and finished goods are identified, properly placed on hold, communicated and dispositioned per NAB food safety and quality policies
• Work with all departments (Production, Maintenance, Quality…etc.) on non-conformance investigations, root cause and corrective/preventative action
• Support management in the day to day operation of Quality Control testing, inspection and data collection
• Including but not limited to Incoming raw materials, in process materials/products and finished goods
• Ensure instrumentation used to perform testing/inspection are calibrated and verified with preventative maintenance completed
• Audit established SOP’s/Work Instructions for accuracy and update as needed
• Aid management in establishing and writing new SOP’s/Work Instructions for Quality Control Laboratory
• Ability to formulate and interpret reports from testing data
• Ability to discern off notes and characteristics of products through taste and other senses.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Aid Supervisor in the completion of safety related paperwork
• Including but not limited to injury reporting, and Safety Data Sheet review
• Keep up to date on all QC testing processes to help train new and existing employees
• Cross-training and ability to assist other job functions, such as microbiology or sensory panel
• Ability to perform ABV/ABW, RDF, Real Extract, Original Gravity, Specific Gravity, pH, color, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, total acidity, and Bitterness Unit testing on all phases of alcohol production
• Ability to calculate calorie and carbohydrate quantities
• Ability to perform rapid fermentation testing
• Ability to perform instrument calibrations and validations
• Ability to utilize Gas Chromatograph to test and quantify volatiles in Fermenters and finished packages
• Perform 3rd party testing as required, including sample shipments
• Provide feedback to the brewing and blending teams regarding quality test results
• Perform data entry into laboratory databases and copacker database portals
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must occasionally bend, climb, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts and loud noise levels
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to and potentially the full shift
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and frequently duck under conveyors and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 4-year college degree in chemistry or biology (or similar field) preferred, or at least five years related laboratory experience in a food/beverage production facility
• HACCP Certified
• Trained in federal food and or TTB standards
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals
• Ability to ready, analyze and interpret common trade journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, employees, managers, vendors and customers
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or written form and deal with several abstract and concrete variations

• Generous Benefits with options to fit your life
• Blue4U Discounts
• Retirement Options with employer contributions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Gainsharing Bonuses
• Union Support
• Tools and tool replacement options
• Culture of pride and community involvement
• And of course, beer!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.