Job Description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lab Technician I (Packaging) is responsible for Quality Control duties that occur during the clarification and packaging stages of production. This position will be a swing shift base schedule with the option for an earlier start time on days production is not running or is ending early. You may be required to work another shift to cover leaves, absences or help cover shifts for cross training purposes within the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Complete testing of finished product for packaging release: (AE, alcohol, color, pH, micro, CO2, nitrogen, DO, and filter volume verification)
• Possess the ability to trouble shoot and help resolve non-conforming product issues
• Complete production monitoring analysis on packaging products: ( CO2, TPO, DO, HSO, AE, alcohol, density, pH, bottle fill heights, crimp checks, secure seal testing, seam checks, nitro testing, keg testing)
• Collect samples at prescribed frequencies for: Library, Sensory and Micro. These may consist of bottle, can, keg or tank
• Perform routine package line audits for packaging integrity at prescribed frequencies.
• Address and troubleshoot any out of spec results on packaging lines
• Run Rotech keg on keg lanes and be able to analyze resulting data
• Manage product holds and retests when applicable
• Data entry into the QC LIMS database
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment
• Understand the safety hazards associated with your tasks and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment
• Maintenance and cleaning of all QC equipment including instruments such as: Alcolyzer, Gehaltometer, Hach 6110, C-Box, Seam Check Station
• Complete all initial and on-going assigned safety training
• Cross train in other lab areas on down production days and as opportunity arises.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or food sciences is or at least 2 years of prior experience in a quality monitoring position in a production environment
• Ability to perform mathematical analysis and statistical inference, analysis and report on findings
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of brewing & fermentation process a plus
• Ability to operate and use a PC computer, and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs

WHAT FIRESTONE WALKER OFFERS:

• Competitive pay rate for an experienced individual with the right skills.
• Salary Range: $23.00-27.00/hour
• An excellent benefits package including:
  • 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
  • Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
  • Paid Sick Leave 
  • 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & matching
  • 10 paid holidays per year

Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying. Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.