Quality Control Technician I

Carolina Beverage Group; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus $750

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Monthly performance-based bonuses

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Free uniforms

Job summary

Cold Spring Brewing is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for the night shift to ensure product quality across our beverage production. The role includes routine QC testing, sampling, and data recording in a fast-paced facility located in Cold Spring, MN.

The position requires strict adherence to GMP/HACCP and accurate analytical work, including HPLC and titration. A 12-hour night shift with a $750 bonus applies where eligible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems beneficial.
• GMP and HACCP regulations knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily QC testing on energy drinks including pH, titration, and brix.
• Inspects cans for dents, scratches, and packaging codes for accuracy.
• Collects samples and prepares retention and customer samples.
• Performs hourly QC checks and records data in the QC database.
• Conducts HPLC analysis and Titratable Acidity testing.
• Ensures calibration of measuring devices and maintains GMP compliance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

SAP or inventory systems

Job description

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Quality Control Technician I

Full Time Technical Cold Spring, MN, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Night Shift Bonus $750!

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.

Our Opportunity: Quality Control Lab Technician

Status: Full Time Night Shift

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

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

[Plus, a $2.00 night shift differential if applicable]

Summary

This position performs daily quality control testing to ensure a quality product is being consistently produced at all times.

What You Will Be Doing

• Performs a variety of testing pertaining to energy drinks, including; carbonation, brix, weight of cans, tasting of product for conformity.
• Needs to be familiar with all products produced at Cold Spring Brewing Company to ensure that no out of specification products are produced or released.
• Able to follow procedures precisely.
• Able to accurately collect samples for testing purposes, retention samples, and customer samples.
• Perform hourly (sometimes half hour) quality checks which include, but not limited to pH, titration and brix, carbonation, taste odor and appearance, and can weights.
• Ensures codes on cans and packaging are correct. Inspect cans for dents, scratches, and punctures to ensure they are acceptable. Ensure correct materials are used during production.
• Performs quality audits of processing area every four hours or each product change to ensure all production areas are producing to customer specification.
• Responsible for monitoring pasteurization temperatures. Monitors are run every hour during production. Technician must be able to interpret the pasteurizer data and confirm product has reached adequate temperatures per customer specifications.
• Responsible for batch approval. Syrup must meet customer specification before canning. Batch sheets are filled out completely.
• Performs HPLC analysis of products for caffeine and preservative levels. Technician can troubleshoot inconsistencies with equipment.
• Perform Titratable Acidity analysis of products.
• Ensure accuracy of all measuring devices, including their calibration.
• Performs microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment. Familiar with sterile technique, filtration and pour plate methods.
• Performs surface testing to ensure sanitary practices.
• Able to record data correctly and enter the information into the CSBC Quality Control Database.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.
• Responsible for generating COA and Micro reports.
• Highly accurate and detail orientated.
• Good reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Good at multitasking and utilizing time efficiently.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required by supervisor/customer.

What You Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Regular use of computer, writing, and filing records

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Quality environment or manufacturing environment

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 and walking on occasionally slippery floors. Primarily works in office setting, may spend time in the production/warehouse environment.

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

• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 50lbs.
• 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.
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures and use of production chemicals
• Regular standing and sitting for extended periods of time

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 1 st 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 1 st of the month following 6 months
• Bonuses: Monthly performance‑based bonuses
• 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.