Sensory Production CO-OP

We are currently hiring Sensory Production CO-OP in Milton, DE

Our mission at The Boston Beer Company is to bring the highest-quality products to the U.S. beer drinker. To answer that mission, we are creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the differences in both our people and our brands.Our diversity makes us stronger, and when you bring your authentic self to work, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more sustainable company & community.

As a fast-paced, growing company with a strong family of brands (Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, and Truly Hard Seltzer), we seek constantly to challenge the status quo. We are always looking for hardworking, talented, and passionate people (that means you!) to join our team.

We are The Boston Beer Company, and together we are heavy.

What you'll Brew

The co-op with the Milton Production Sensory team will support daily production and sensory projects at the Milton Brewery location. Daily support includes daily taste panels (set up, execution, and clean-up) and sensory training.

Sensory projects include building and expanding the training program, daily release panels, special projects, etc. Focus is on sensory for beer and other products as requested.

The brewery environment is fast paced, so the co-op should have good time management skills and a strong work ethic, but also enjoy the comradery and fun team events with the brewery team.

Responsibilities

• Protect the sensory profile of high-quality products and ensure profile consistency
• Help to ensure the day-to-day quality of the product by monitoring the sensory characteristics of the brand's various processing stages
• Maintain records for quality tracking
• Assist in managing and maintaining all aspects of the sensory panel
• Assist in training of new panelists and panel assessment techniques, as required
• Prepare, conduct, and monitor all types of sensory panels, which includes daily panel, tetrads, ranking, duo-trio tests, etc.
• Gather samples, prep panels, schedule and execute panels, and collect and report data
• Maintain lab organization - includes cleaning up before and after each panel and maintaining inventory of sensory supplies
• Create and organize shipments for approvals or across brewery locations
• Learn and understand how sensory assists in quality assurance in an active production brewing

What Ingredients You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a student currently enrolled at a credited University
• Must be able to commit to a 6 month

Skills

• Knowledge of brewery operations preferred
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize, and make knowledgeable, quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Time management and organizational skills, as well as ability to multi-task, are essential Candidates that are results oriented, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious, and take initiative
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to continuously changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Physical Requirements

Office-Specific

• May be required to periodically lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs
• Ability to sit in front of a computer, tablet, etc. for an extended period of time
• Bending, twisting and reaching
• Willingness to wear PPE

Sales-Specific

• Ability to tolerate cold temperatures
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with the possibility of several times a day
• May be required to stand for several hours during the course of the work day

Working Conditions

Office-Specific

• Standard office environment which includes desk, conference rooms, break rooms, etc. Potential to be in an environment that is complex that necessitates high situational awareness
• Reliable transportation

Sales-Specific

• Working conditions vary greatly day to day due to customer facing nature of role
• May be the periodic requirement to work weekends and holidays to support the needs of the business
• Occasional travel for meetings and trainings
• Regular travel in the market to service retailers and wholesalers

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in the following fields in Brewing, Psychology, Food Science Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Previous sensory and lab experience preferred

Competencies and Capabilities

The Boston Beer Company Competencies and Capabilities are the behaviors and skills that are observable, measurable and able to be developed that distinguish high performance and career success. Competencies and capabilities create a common language to talk about how we perform our jobs, how we accomplish goals, and the behaviors and skills that we seek to develop within our teams.

Please refer to the Career Journey site on Brew Hub to learn more about competencies and capabilities:

In accordance with pay transparency laws the rate for this role if hired is $18 - $20 an hour.

Some Perks

When candidates join Boston Beer's Early Talent Program, Brew Your Future, our early talent coworkers are empowered with impactful projects and learning sessions that contribute to real business outcomes, in addition to an inclusive, welcoming experience. There are many employee resource groups they can join and development training programs they can participate in. Our Early Talent program is made up of hands-on training in the office and at its breweries. Interns and Co-ops have the chance to meet with leaders at weekly lunch and learns to give them more insight into different parts of the business as well as skill building sessions. Each co-op and intern are encouraged to have weekly 1-on-1 check-ins with their manager to ensure their goals are aligned, and they are on the path to be successful at their time with Boston Beer. They are also required to do a final presentation that they present to the business leaders at the end of each cohort to demonstrate what they have learned.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

Disclaimer

This job role is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of a coworker and are subject to change.