Description
Quality Technician | Victory Brewing Company - Parkesburg, PA
WHO WE ARE
Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands. Currently we're made up of four breweries (Victory Brewing, Bold Rock, Sixpoint, Southern Tier Brewing) and one distillery (Southern Tier Distilling). We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities and our corporate headquarters.
WHAT WE DO
Victory Brewing is a committed, industry leader who over the last 25 years, has grown to be a world-renowned craft brewery, and the second largest craft brand family in our home state of Pennsylvania.
We find people looking to bring their experience, enthusiasm & desire to work with others to a fun, rewarding place to work as we continue to produce industry changing craft beer. We have growing, empowered and trusted teams in Downingtown, Kennett Square, Parkesburg and Philadelphia.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
At Victory Brewing (VBC), Quality Technicians execute all daily quality duties in the areas of packaging, cellar, laboratory and sensory; ensuring the day-to-day operations of the lab are run according to the Quality SOPs. They ensure quality is a priority across the brewery by focusing on quality control testing, analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting in all areas of production. This includes sterile work for microbiological stability screening, fermentation tracking, chemistry, statistics, sensory, and package testing. They will be trained to be cross-functional in analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic testing. The Quality Technician also manages lab inventory and waste disposal and provides guidance via research, trial, SOP creation and training of other Laboratory Technicians and other brewery staff when necessary.
Reports to: Quality Manager
Executes daily quality duties across the brewery according to the staff rotation plan, including rotating through any shift that needs support as necessary
Ensures that the daily operations of the lab are run according to the Quality SOPs and works with the Quality Manager to continuously improve Quality SOPs; in particular, sample workflow and record keeping
Assists with the development of the Quality Management System including writing and revision SOPs, and potentially, MBSs and Cellar Notes or other logs, specification data or CV charting and action plans
Collects, organizes, and reports QA/QC data from raw materials through packaging. Reviews Quality Records for completeness and accuracy
Manages consumables and equipment inventory, ordering, recordkeeping and 5S practices in the laboratory area and other Quality workspaces throughout facilities
Helps coordinate proper disposal of all laboratory products, including disposables and waste
Collaborates with other departments and team members to tackle issues as they arise
Maintains, calibrates, and verifies accuracy of equipment and instrumentation
Performs chemical and analytical testing on product samples
Execute O2 testing on brite and packaged beer
Performs package integrity testing
Inspects equipment for adherences to GMP
Takes sterile microbiological samples from a variety of places
Performs cell counts alongside of viability or vitality testing
Monitors fermentations
Leads sensory panel for true to brand
Using aseptic technique plate microbiological samples
Performs microbiological stability testing on a variety of media using aseptic technique and PCR
Perform IBU, color, and acetaldehyde testing on a UV/Vis
Analyze samples on an Anton Paar Alcolyzer
Understands and follows all safety procedures and wears appropriate PPE
Performs other duties as necessary
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or other related science field preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum 1 year of QA/QC experience preferred
Prior experience with GMP/GLP, HACCP, ISO 9001, Safe Laboratory Operations, and/or a Brewing education is preferred.
Maintain confidentiality of recipes, processes, procedures, and other proprietary information
Safely handle and work with potentially hazardous chemicals
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel
Flexibility to travel between brewing locations and provide occasional weekend and evening support. Willing to rotate between 1st and 2nd shifts. On occasion 3rd shift and weekends may be necessary
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and high level of professionalism
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish lab/production goals while prioritizing multiple demands.
Physical Requirements - Candidate should be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Physically capable of standing for long periods of time and able to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
Alcohol Responsibility - The candidate must fully understand that they are a representative of not only the company, but of the alcohol beverage industry. They are to conduct themselves within the limits of the law and with concern to the education of responsible consumption at all times. This includes working hours, trade shows, festivals and while entertaining in the name of the company or its affiliates. Any poor reflection or legal matters that may arise due to poor judgment may be dealt with by means of disciplinary action up to and including termination
Work Environment- While performing the duties of this job the work duties will be done in a laboratory, with frequent trips to the production and warehouse areas. While performing the duties of the job, the Quality Technician is regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery. There can be loud noise levels, and protective eyewear is required on the production floor at all times
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Compensation
Exceptional Health Benefits
Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
Incentives & Bonuses
Generous Product Discounts
Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands
Disclaimer
This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer
