Quality Assurance Analyst, Relief

Anheuser-Busch•Cartersville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Supply group is responsible for brewing, packaging and shipping the famous Budweiser beer. They also oversee aluminum can manufacturing, barley fields, hop farms and a rice mill. Life in the brewery is non-stop action with high-speed lines, tight production schedules and unbelievably high-quality standards. This is a place where we measure productivity in seconds, not hours, days or weeks. Paramount in all of this is a commitment to safety above all else and social responsibility. 99.8% of everything that enters our breweries is either completely used in the process or recycled. We also dedicate those big, high-speed lines to help our communities during times of disaster by packaging cans of emergency drinking water. Our customers expect the best and the Supply team provides it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Food Science, or other related programs and/or 2 years previous laboratory experience in food/beverage industry required.
Previous laboratory experience or 1+ years brewing industry experience
Strong verbal communication, writing skills, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
The ability to complete work in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment while following all safety protocols is a must.
Work will need to be completed around active buildings with forklift traffic, high heat/humidity, and chemicals (like highly alkaline or acidic solutions).
Able to work independently
Basic knowledge of brewing and packaging processes
Love of craft beer and a desire to see the best product leave the brewery every time.
Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics – Lift and move objects weighing up to 35 lbs. and occasionally maneuver objects weighing up to 70 lbs. with assistance.
Ability to perform work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time standing and/or walking. Walking surfaces may be wet and/or slippery.
Ability to frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Quality and/or Brewing certifications preferred: IBD, MBAA, Cicerone, HACCP, SQF, etc.

Responsibilities

Must adhere to all PPE policies, hold others accountable, and perform work consistently with a safety focused mindset.
Must always prioritize quality over quantity. Follow SOPs and reaction plans to ensure consistent results
Maintain a clean and organized lab environment through routine sanitation and 5S principles
Take ownership of laboratory equipment: cleaning, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting
Enter data and analyze using digital systems such as Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint, etc.
Collect and analyze samples throughout brewing and packaging processes for chemical, physical, microbiological, and sensory properties
Collect and analyze raw materials to determine their fit for use
Clearly communicate with lab and production peers, as well as management, to efficiently produce products that adhere to our quality standards
Block finished goods when they do not meet quality standards, and perform additional testing to determine compliance
Attend and participate in all lab meetings
Perform computer-based work to fulfill brewery and department responsibilities, including updating digital files, computer-based learning, etc.
Perform PhysChem duties: Alcolyzer, pH meter, VDK by GC, TPO/CO2 analysis, PQCs, seam analysis, gehaltemeter readings, keg sampling
Perform microbiology duties: sample collection, media prep, sample plating, use of the autoclave
Perform wastewater duties: sample collection, basic tasks, and daily analysis with supervision
Perform sensory duties: assist in administering sensory sessions, clean and organize retain areas, participation in sensory program
Participate in brewery-wide and laboratory specific safety, quality, engagement, and efficiency initiatives
Follow all policies to ensure food safety standards are met: follow GMPs, verify CCPs, perform product blocks
Learn and expand knowledge through training and research to help solve complex issues
Collaborate to continuously improve processes, with a focus on the quality of our products
Flexibility to cover quality duties as needed
Complete weekend duty on a rotating basis
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary