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 are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at 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.