Quality Assurance Technician

**WANT TO HELP US MAKE GREAT BEER?**

Everybody has a part to play in making our award-winning beer.

We believe in teamwork, superior quality, respect for each other, and supporting our local community.

And you’ll be surprised what we make here.... From our own Waterloo craft beers (Landshark, Laker, Ciders) to the exciting beverages we make for other organizations, our world-class facility is passionate about our growing business

If you're passionate and enthusiastic then we are the right place for you.

“HOP” on to our growing team

We don't just brew beer...We brew memories

We are looking for a **Quality Assurance Technician** to join our growing team on Night Shift (7pm-7am)

**Job Summary**:

- To ensure adherence to quality specifications in all departments
- To lead or assist investigations into out of specification conditions
- To ensure product meets all regulatory requirements
- To act a technical resource for operators and supervisors in all departments
- 12-hour shifts (Nights) 7:00pm-7:00am (see below for schedule)
- Week 1: 2 days on (Mon & Tues), 2 off (Wed & Thurs), 3 days on (Fri-Sun)
- Week 2: 2 days off (Mon & Tues), 2 days on (Wed & Thurs), 3 days off (Fri-Sun)
- ** Weekend Shift Premium** of $2.00 per hour.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for accurate analysis, documentation and reporting of specified analytical parameters for products at a variety of points during the process, according to standard sampling programs.
- Set up and conduct chemical tests and analyses using Beer-Alcolyzer, Spectrophotometer, RapidT, Titration, and chemical separation techniques through Distillation and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare standard reagents for calibration of equipment.
- Responsible for compiling analytical reports and process/equipment trends.
- Interprets analytical results to provide direction on product release and process changes.
- Responsible for auditing packaging lines to ensure compliance to internal specifications
- Responsible for identification of non-standard elements of risk and reporting situations to appropriate supervisory staff in affected department and to Quality Assurance Manager.
- Leads/assists in quality troubleshooting activities within the production line/process.
- Responsible for identification of non-conforming products, placing production on quality hold, as per procedure and investigation of incidents
- Responsible for the completion of audits of the GMP, quality procedures, food safety procedures and standard operating procedures
- Ensure all raw materials are of standard quality to ensure safety, quality and consistency of the product
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maintain Good Housekeeping Practices in designated work areas
- Maintain accurate and legible documentation
- Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervision or management, that may be required to ensure the continues success of the company

**Education, Skills, and Experience**
- Post-Secondary Education in Science related field or Quality Control/Assurance an asset
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work
- Strong interest in Quality Assurance field
- Sound Laboratory techniques
- Must be computer literate
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- High regard for Health & Safety requirements

**Skills for Success at Work**:

- Puts people first, supports and actively helps others while building relationship built on trust
- Collaborative and inclusive when making decisions
- Challenges respectfully, holds oneself and others accountable
- Solution mindset to issues and challenges
- Results driven, able to get tasks completed, with a right the first-time mindset
- Takes personal responsibility for quality work delivered
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Contributes to an environment of continuous improvement and cost savings
- Shows willingness to learn new skills; gain new knowledge to meet or exceed job performance
- Works collaboratively as part of a team; is flexible (when required) to get work done
- Observes the company’s policies and guidelines (includes health and safety policies)
- Demonstrates commitment to fellow co-workers by regular attendance and punctuality at work

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Why do you want to work for Waterloo Brewing?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)
- Food/Beverage Manufacturing: 1