Sensory Production CO-OP

We are currently hiring Sensory Production CO-OP in Cincinnati, OH

What you'll Brew

The co-op with the SACB Production Sensory team will support daily production and sensory projects at the Cincinnati 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, cider, and beyond beer products.

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.

• 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, 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

Experience

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Office-Specific

• May be required to periodically lift and/or move objects up to 35lbs
• Ability to sit in front of a computer, tablet, etc. for an extended period of time
• Bending, twisting and reaching
• Willingness to wear PPE

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

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
• Skills
• Knowledge of brewery operations preferred

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.