641 North Nechako Road, Prince George, BC V2K 4M4

Tel: 250-562-2424 Fax: 250-562-0799

Pacific Western Brewing Co. is a Prince George-based manufacturer in the beverage industry offering products in several categories including beer, spirits, cider, sodas and sparkling water. We thrive on innovation and are a leader in developing new and exciting products.
Pacific Western Brewing Co. is looking for a Quality technician/beverage developer
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible to inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh raw materials or processed products for deviations from specifications. This includes using precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment; generating, compiling, organizing, and evaluating quality assurance data so that all functions in the brewery are monitored. Maintain the laboratory in a fully functioning and professional manner and act as a scientific resource to rest of brewery staff.
Beverage development technician is responsible for assisting with beverage formulations, Experience in the manufacture, testing and formulation of alcoholic beverages is desirable. The position is responsible for the manufacture and testing of existing products, and the creation of recipes for new products. You will participate actively in creating alcohol and non-alcoholic based beverages and in creating all fabrication procedures and follow-ups.
This position requires day and night shift work. Fulltime/Part-time employment.
Job Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects
  • Analyze micro, packaging brewing results and follow up as required
  • Comply with environmental, health and safety policies
  • Perform routine testing and analysis of brewing and packaging in-process samples and finished product for tests outlined in mandatory program
  • Data-entry responsibilities for quality data
  • Responsible for equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration for equipment
  • Train and conduct audits to support understanding with operators on quality testing
  • Provide data to troubleshoot Brewing and Packaging quality issues
  • Review brewing and packaging Quality Control check sheets for any non-conformances and alert department as necessary

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or General BSc.
  • 1-3 years experiencein manufacturing facility desirable
  • Good communication skills
  • Sound judgment and critical thinking
  • Able to work under minimal supervision, as well as with a team.
  • Desire to innovate and ability to ensure continuous improvement with regard to required duties and functions.
  • Able to set priorities and work to meet pre-determined objectives.
  • Proficient Computer skills (excel, word, outlook)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Able to lift 50-60 lbs. occasionally
• Able to climb stairs • Able to perform repetitive movements to perform tasks
• Able to sit at lab table (up to 2 hours)
• Must be able to bend, reach and stand for long periods
• Able to work in an environment with high noise levels
• Able to work with hazardous chemicals
• Able to frequently duck under conveyors/equipment.
• Able to work day, afternoon and night shift.
• Able to frequently grasp with one or both hands
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment

Please forward your resumes with references to Resumes will be accepted until 4:00pm May 31, 2018.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

Pacific Western Brewing Company