Quality Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Location

Frankfort, KY | United States

Job description

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Quality Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

The following position is open in  Kentucky ,  United States .

What makes this a great opportunity?

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Quality Lab Technician

The following position is open in Kentucky, United States.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Member of a team leading the largest manufacturing plant within the Beam Suntory network

• Works with internal Quality team to ensure all liquid standards are achieved
• Ability to work with outside groups/departments

Role Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

(This position reports directly to the Quality Lab Manager) 

• Conduct routine analyses in accordance with standard operating procedures, utilizing equipment such as distillation apparatus, titrators, spectrophotometers, density meters, turbidity meters, and other equipment in the laboratory
• Set up and participate in sensory analyses (tasting required)
• Ensure compliance with TTB regulations
• Ensure compliance with Corporate specifications
• Adhere to and promote environmental health and safety as one of the organization’s business priorities.
• Promote and adhere to Food Safety, 5S and ISO standards

Accept other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Outcomes/Success Criteria

•    Demonstrate knowledge of general and analytical chemistry
•    Must be physically able to safely perform required laboratory duties
•    Excellent communication and organizational skills
•    Must be willing and able to taste alcoholic beverages 
•    Good sensory tasting skills
•    Must be able to function within a team environment
•    Must have mobility to access all areas of the Plant, good visual acuity (correctable), good sense of hearing (correctable), and a valid driver’s license

Qualifications & Experience

•    Minimum Associates Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science or eqivalent laboratory experience
•    Preferred 1 to 3 years experience in an analytical lab or Quality Control environment
•    Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices
•    Good oral and written communication skills
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Knowledge of Excel, Word, Computer run lab equipment
•    SAP, HACCP, and ISO or Continuous Improvement experience preferred

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

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