Quality Assurance Technician

Tilray Brands, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life insurance

401k matching up to 6%

Beer every pay day

Shift beer after work

Fun Space (ping pong, shuffleboard)

Employee Discounts

Paid vacation and sick time off

Quarterly Bonuses

Job summary

Tilray Brands, Inc. is seeking a QA Tech for the Widmer Brothers Portland Brewery to perform quality assurance testing and routine analyses of packaged beer.

You will support production quality, run microbiology and beer chemistry tests, and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative, fast-paced brewery environment. The role requires a BA/BS in natural sciences, comfort with lab instrumentation, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in natural sciences required.
• Experience in QC/QA in beverage industry desirable.
• Sensory panel training a plus.
• Packaging experience a plus.
• Familiar with laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with high speed packaging equipment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support vision, mission, and values of the company.
• Perform quality assurance testing on beer products and packaging materials.
• Conduct microbiological testing, recording, and reporting.
• Identify problem areas and assist in root-cause analysis with brew/maintenance teams.
• Maintain the lab in order and ensure material supplies.
• Engage in ongoing product and process improvement projects.
• Collect samples at various process points and comply with safety goals.

Skills

QA testing

Laboratory skills

Microbiology

Beer chemistry

Education

BA/BS in natural sciences

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Packaging line equipment

High-speed filler

Labeler

Job description

_ About Tilray Brands, Inc. _

_ Tilray Brands, Inc. _ ("Tilray") (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods companywith operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy,wellnessand create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

SCHEDULE:

Ability to work 12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule (every third weekend)-

• 6am-6pm
• 6pm-6am

Shift Differential-

• 6pm-midnight = $2/hr.
• Midnight-6am = $2.50/hr.

OUR MISSION:

Back in '79 it was tough for brothers Kurt and Rob Widmer to find beer that they enjoyed to drink. So, they took it into their own hands and began home brewing for themselves and their friends. Kurt and Rob decided to do what most people only dream of: quit their jobs and turn their beer hobby into a vocation. So, they scrounged up equipment from wherever they could, including a dairy tank turned mash tun, a shrimp cooker turned whirlpool and a 1970 Datsun pickup truck "borrowed" from their dad. Cobbling it all together, they built the Widmer Brewing Company in an industrial part of NW Portland, what is now the Pearl District.

In 1986 the Widmer Brothers created the first American-style Hefeweizen or Hefe, which is translated from German as 'yeast wheat'. If you ever run into the Widmer Brothers, make sure you pronounce their beloved beer as they intended, "hey-fuh".

Today Hefeweizen is Oregon's favorite craft beer and continues to win awards at national beer festivals including a Bronze at The Great American Beer Festival. The Widmer Brothers Brewery continues to crank out new beers and is the leader in Oregon's innovative craft beer scene.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Ever taken a slug of delicious beer and thought to yourself, "dang this is good, I wish I could work at a brewery!"? Now is your chance!

Whether you are looking to kickstart a career in beer or already have some experience, we are excited for you to apply. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, rewarding workplace and professional growth opportunities.

Our Widmer Brothers Portland Brewery is looking for a QA Tech to join our team! As a QA Tech, you will perform various studies and statistical analysis to improve quality throughout the brewery. You will also run routine analyses of packaged beer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, fill level, etc. .

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Widmer Brother's Company's Vision, Mission and Values
• Perform necessary quality assurance testing (e.g. daily beer checks, measurements on packaging materials, beer chemistry, beer carbon dioxide and air levels, label and finished package quality, etc).
• Perform necessary microbiological testing, recording, and reporting.
• Identify problem areas and contribute to the problem solving process working with brewing and maintenance.
• Maintain the lab in a neat and orderly condition and ensure a sufficient supply of consumable materials.
• Participate in ongoing product and process improvement efforts.
• Run routine analyses on packaging materials and beer involved in being packaged.
• Sample collection at various points during process.
• A willingness to learn and become part of a small team.
• Be a team player focused on meeting production, quality, and safety goals.
• Perform project work as needed.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of Production personnel.
• Willing to work in a Production facility and collect samples throughout the process.
• Laboratory testing in microbiology & beer chemistry

Qualifications

• BA/BS in one of the natural sciences. Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Food Sciences is required.
• Experience in QC/QA in the beverage industry a plus; Production food laboratory experience in QC/QA or R&D desired.
• Sensory panel training and experience is a plus.
• Packaging experience is a plus.
• Familiar with laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience working with high speed filler, high speed labeler and other packaging line equipment is ideal.
• Understanding of the brewing process a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess the stamina for continuous standing and walking.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule (days and night shifts).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Beer every pay day
• Shift beer after work
• Fun Space (ping pong, shuffleboard, etc)
• Employee Discounts
• Paid vacation and sick time off
• Quarterly Bonuses

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations areavailable for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If yourequireaccommodationsfor interviews or other meetings, pleaseadvisewhensubmittingyour application.

Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations thatseekcertain personal or financial information from you (e.g.passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application,processingor onboardingfeeat any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. Tilray does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilray or any of its subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, will be considered Tilray Brands, Inc. property. Tilray will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.