Quality Control Technician I

Carolina Beverage•Cold Spring, MN

4d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician I performs daily quality-control testing to ensure products are consistently produced to specification at Cold Spring Brewing. The role tests a range of beverage products, collects and evaluates production samples, monitors production processes, and records results in the company’s quality-control database. It also supports batch approval, product release, food safety, and quality reporting. This is a full-time night-shift position on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, with 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The job is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, primarily in an office setting with time spent in production and warehouse areas. The work environment may be loud and include variable temperatures, dust, slippery floors, production chemicals, and alcohol-containing products. Hearing protection and hairnets are required on the production floor, and jewelry may not be worn there.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and customer portals.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to regularly use a computer and perform writing and filing of records.
Ability to follow procedures precisely and collect samples accurately.
Good reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and use time efficiently.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including extended standing and regular bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around noise, dust, variable temperatures, and production chemicals; hearing protection is required in relevant areas.
Ability to comply with production-floor safety and hygiene requirements, including wearing a hairnet and not wearing jewelry.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other inventory-management systems.
Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry.
1–3 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with sterile technique, filtration, and pour plate methods.

Responsibilities

Perform product testing, including carbonation, Brix, can weight, and sensory checks for taste and conformity.
Become familiar with products made at Cold Spring Brewing and help ensure no out-of-specification products are produced or released.
Follow procedures precisely and collect samples for testing, retention, and customers.
Perform hourly or half-hourly quality checks, including pH, titration, Brix, carbonation, sensory checks, and can weights.
Check package and can codes, inspect cans for damage, and verify that correct materials are used during production.
Conduct quality audits of processing areas every four hours or at each product change.
Monitor pasteurization temperatures hourly, interpret pasteurizer data, and confirm temperatures meet customer specifications.
Approve batches by confirming syrup meets customer specifications before canning and completing batch sheets.
Perform HPLC analyses for caffeine and preservative levels and troubleshoot equipment inconsistencies.
Perform titratable acidity analyses.
Ensure measuring devices are accurate and calibrated.
Perform microbiological analyses of products, water, and the environment using sterile technique, filtration, and pour plate methods.
Conduct surface testing to verify sanitary practices.
Accurately record data and enter it into the CSBC Quality Control Database.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, quality-production requirements, and food-safety requirements.
Generate Certificates of Analysis (COA) and microbiology reports.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by a supervisor or customer.

Benefits

Medical, HSA, and FSA plans, with dental and vision coverage options for employees and their families.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Monthly performance-based bonuses.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Free uniforms.
Referral bonuses.
$2.00 per hour night-shift differential, if applicable.
$750 night-shift bonus.