Quality Co-op

Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Quality Assurance team supporting product quality and continuous improvement efforts across the packaging operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in brewery quality systems product evaluation troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working alongside Quality Assurance professionals packaging operators and Line Structure Team members youll play an important role in ensuring product quality while developing technical and problem-solving skills essential to a career in manufacturing and quality.

This position is part of our 6-month Co-op Program running from January 4 2027 through June 25 2027. The role is fully onsite at our Breinigsville Brewery locationwith team members expected to workfivedays per week from ourBreinigsville Brewery.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Support

• Perform quality checks on products throughout the packaging process to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
• Monitor packaging line performance and identify potential quality concerns.
• Assist with collecting documenting and reporting quality data.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with packaging operators and Line Structure Team members to identify investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities and contribute to root cause analysis efforts.
• Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product consistency and operational efficiency.

Documentation & Communication

• Clearly and accurately document quality observations test results and issues identified during production.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to Quality Assurance and Operations teams.
• Assist with maintaining quality records and supporting compliance with established quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Science Engineering or a related field.
• Must continue to be enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook.
• Interest in manufacturing quality systems food and beverage production or process improvement.
• Previous experience in a laboratory manufacturing or quality-related environment is a plus.

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience functioning as a Packaging Quality Assurance Technician and contributing meaningful work to brewery operations.
• Exposure to real-world quality assurance processes product evaluation methods and quality troubleshooting techniques.
• Opportunities to collaborate with Quality Assurance professionals packaging operators and Line Structure Team members to understand how different functions support successful production operations.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment focused on product quality food safety and continuous improvement.
• Shadowing opportunities with the Brewing Lab team to gain exposure to analytical testing laboratory operations and brewery quality systems.
• Development of technical communication documentation and problem-solving skills applicable to careers in quality manufacturing and engineering.
• A deeper understanding of quality-focused teamwork and the role Quality Assurance plays in supporting an efficient packaging operation.