Quality Assurance Technician - Tempe, United States - BCBU-Craft

Description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger.

We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?


PAY RATE:
$18.00 per hour


WORK LOCATION:
Tempe, Arizona


SHIFT:
8:00AM - 4:00PM - (Monday - Wednesday)


COMPANY:

ROLE SUMMARY:

Four Peaks Brewing Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician, who will ensure the integrity of each batch of product and the consistent quality of production by enforcing good manufacturing practice (GMP) systems, conducting analyses, validating processes and providing documentation.

This position will fill an essential role in monitoring quality programs through regular process checks as well as short and long term projects, and assist in the decision making process as it related to production and release of product.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Collect and conduct sample analyses at various stages along the production process from raw materials to finished product to validate that integrity and quality standards/specifications are met to ensure that no bad beer leaves the brewery.

Including but not limited to:

• Alcohol, Color, BU, pH, and micro analyses
• Perform instrument operation and maintenance using such equipment as:
• Beer Alcolyzer, pH Meter, Spectrophotometer, and Gas Chromatograph
• Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and brewery goals and objectives.
• Using equipment and SOP validation processes, determines whether or not product meets specification to release or hold. Notify Manager and appropriate departments regarding process deviations and/or when production is (or will be) outside of control parameters
• Ensure quality standards are met.

Including, but not limited to:

Raw materials, In process product, or finished goods.- As designated, participate in effective analysis and management of the "blocking" process.- Must be receptive to working in a team environment, effectively communicate and maintain positive working relationships with others.- Participation in Sensory Analysis.

Includes, production release, product development, and ongoing training and validation.- Communicate with various team members about issues following and enforcing all relevant Safety and Quality procedures- Accurately conduct and document audits and processes with regard to GMP's and HACCP plan.

Enforce and follow all brewery and food safety standards. Identify and halt processes that do not comply with GMP's and notify proper parties.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in microbiology, food science, science, brewing, or other related field
• Follows oral and written instructions with mínimal supervision
• Ability to operate laboratory instruments and perform basic instrument maintenance
• Comprehension of brewing, packaging, and general manufacturing processes
• Is organized and plans work ahead of time (i.e., procuring replacement parts and scheduling work in advance with mínimal interference to production)
• Ability to work well within a group setting and individually
• Able to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, openminded, positive approach.

BENEFITS:

• We offer quarterly bonus program opportunities (based on target achievements)
• Free beer