Quality Technician | Weekend Night Shift

Octopi•Waunakee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer-led innovation and agile market execution. With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing— a leading production facility based in Wisconsin — Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high-quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories. Available Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6PM-6AM. Total pay includes $20/hr base + a weekend night premium of $7.75/hr. The base pay for this role may vary based on experience.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organization.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
Time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with lab procedures including, but not limited to, pipetting, titrating, pH measurement, and GC sample prep.
Understanding and appreciation of aseptic technique.
Ability to utilize all five senses to inspect quality.
Flexibility with working hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with business related information.
Adhere to all PPE and GMP requirements.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Ability to lift 55lbs and move 165lb as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Applied Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or a similar field is a plus.
Prior quality assurance and/or laboratory experience is preferred.
Brewing and/or beverage packaging experience is a plus.
Familiarity with common quality control and lab terminology.

Responsibilities

Daily sampling and testing of in-process and finished product, including, but not limited to: Alcohol by Volume, Apparent Extract, Bitterness, Can Seam Analysis, Carbonation, Color, Diacetyl by Gas Chromatography, Microbial Analysis by qPCR, Microbial Analysis by Spread Plate, Pour Plate, Membrane Filtration, etc., Oxygen Content, Package Integrity, pH, Sensory Analysis, Total Acidity, Yeast Counts and Viability.
Documenting test results, confirming that results meet specifications defined by client and legal requirements, and implementing product holds as necessary.
Working with production, liquid processing, and warehouse to ensure finished product meets all quality and food safety requirements
Organizing, transcribing, trending, interpreting, and summarizing analytical data for historical reference, sharing with internal stakeholders, and uploading to client shared drives.
Communicating results with brewing, cellaring, batching, and packaging team members to ensure all departments are running smoothly.
Cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of various testing equipment.
Creating and editing new and existing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Working with the Quality Manager and other department heads to guarantee that client needs and expectations are met.
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Including regular inventorying of consumables, reagents, media, and other materials.
Performing other related duties as assigned.