QA Technician

Job Description

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician is an integral part of the QA department, working to maximize effectiveness, compliance, and day-to-day quality specification adherence. This role supports production by monitoring daily procedures, performing quality analysis, collecting and maintaining product samples, and conducting necessary swabbing and CCP checks. Additionally, the position works closely with production teams to uphold manufacturing specifications and promptly communicate quality concerns to prevent delays. The QA tech must be able to adapt to a variety of work environments and support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs required analytical laboratory tests on process product samples and finished goods. Testing is also performed on product and packaging materials as well as incoming products
• Performs government compliance testing on products that contain alcohol prior to release
• Evaluates all quality data in order to ensure a quality product this may include shutting down packaging equipment in order to maintain quality standards
• Quarantines out of specification product. and alerts appropriate production teams of impact
• Audits operator quality checks to determine completeness and operators’ ability to perform the tasks appropriately
• Evaluates instrumentation control through the use of statistical process control
• Monitors, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment, requests assistance from maintenance teams for complex issues
• Completes all required paperwork and data entry accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicates with other departments as needed regarding the status of in process product streams, various materials and/or finished products
• Maintaining housekeeping standards to prevent cross contamination during processing
• Identifies areas of opportunity to improve processes
• Ensures compliance with internal, Federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations including but not limited to: GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and TTB
• Reviews product formulations and specifications; communicates with other departments regarding new product specifications, methods, and testing needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field; or prior experience in a quality position in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective actions
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and computer skills
• Must be able to prioritize an assigned workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends as needed in support of a 24/7 operation

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.