Sensory Production Co-op in Milton, DE

Boston Beer Company•Milton, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The co-op with the Milton Production Sensory team will support daily production and sensory projects at the Milton Brewery location. Daily support includes daily taste panels (set up, execution, and clean-up) and sensory training. Sensory projects include building and expanding the training program, daily release panels, special projects, etc. Focus is on sensory for beer and other mixed blend products as requested. The brewery environment is fast paced, so the co-op should have good time management skills and a strong work ethic while also having the opportunity to enjoy the comradery and fun team events with the brewery team!

Requirements

Must be a student currently enrolled at a credited University
Must be able to commit to a 6-month Co-op
Previous sensory and lab experience preferred
Knowledge of brewery operations preferred
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize, and make knowledgeable, quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
Time management and organizational skills, as well as ability to multi-task, are essential
Candidates that are results oriented, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious, and take initiative
Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams
Ability to be flexible and adapt to continuously changing priorities
Strong attention to detail
Willing to follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Must be able to lift 35 lbs
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
May be required to periodically lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs
Ability to sit in front of a computer, tablet, etc. for an extended period of time
Bending, twisting and reaching
Willingness to wear PPE

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in the following fields in Brewing, Psychology, Food Science, Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Responsibilities

Protect the sensory profile of high-quality products and ensure profile consistency
Help to ensure the day-to-day quality of the product by monitoring the sensory characteristics of the brand’s various processing stages
Maintain records for quality tracking
Assist in managing and maintaining all aspects of the sensory panel
Assist in training of new panelists and panel assessment techniques, as required
Prepare, conduct, and monitor all types of sensory panels, which include daily panels, tetrads, DFC, etc.
Gather samples, prep panels, schedule and execute panels, and collect and report data
Maintain lab organization – includes cleaning up before and after each panel and maintaining inventory of sensory supplies
Create and organize shipments for approvals or across brewery locations
Learn and understand how sensory assists in quality assurance in an active production brewing