Ingredient Control Technician

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Cold Spring Brewing is seeking a detail‑oriented Production Associate for our fast‑paced beverage facility in Minnesota. You will assemble kits, pre‑weigh ingredients, track inventory, and follow recipes to ensure product quality.

Work is with a 12‑hour day shift on a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule. The role requires adherence to GMP and safety guidelines and offers comprehensive benefits and a team‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret in English.
• Strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Pre-weigh Ingredients following specific recipes.
• Batches soft drinks and energy drinks.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas responsible for.
• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.
• Ensures that every detail and specification of each product is met.
• Is responsible to follow recipes and directions, “to the letter”
• Conducts physical counts on customer owned inventories
• Must learn and apply new processes and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Lead.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

Skills

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Join The Brew Crew – Crafting Quality with Intention!

With roots dating back to 1874, Cold Spring Brewing is a leader in contract beverage production, serving customers nationwide from our state‑of‑the‑art facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. As one of the most diverse and flexible beverage manufacturers in the country, we produce everything from teas and energy drinks to malt‑based beverages.

Status: Full Time Day Shift

Hours: 12-hour shift - 6a-6p

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Summary

This position is responsible for assembling kits for the production plant. Pre‑weigh ingredients, track inventory, and follow detailed instructions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Pre‑weigh Ingredients following specific recipes.
• Batches soft drinks and energy drinks.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas responsible for.
• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.
• Ensures that every detail and specification of each product is met.
• Is responsible to follow recipes and directions, “to the letter”
• Conducts physical counts on customer owned inventories
• Must learn and apply new processes and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Lead.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

What You Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret in English.
• Have a strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations
• 1-3 years’ experience in a high-speed Production environment
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals

Job Setting

This role is based in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Employees will experience varying physical demands throughout the day, including standing for extended periods, walking on occasionally slippery floors, and handling equipment or materials.

Due to the nature of the facility, temperatures may fluctuate based on outside weather conditions including heat and cold.

The work environment can be loud, and hearing protection (ear plugs) is required. Additionally, to ensure safety and hygiene, employees must wear hairnets and refrain from wearing jewelry while on the production floor.

Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce. We are unable to guarantee specific positions, work schedules or work environments that do not include working around alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 60lbs regularly.
• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures and use of production chemicals
• Vision required: distance, close, color, peripheral and depth perception
• Frequently required to stand, talk or hear, use hands, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Works in a production and warehouse environment, including forklifts, equipment, and damp floors
• Frequently exposed to working near mechanical parts and exposed to vibration.

What’s In It For You?

At Cold Spring Brewing, we believe in supporting the well‑being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work‑life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning after receiving your first paycheck.
• Bonuses: Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short‑and‑long‑term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms

At Cold Spring Brewing, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.