Boston Beer Company
Job Description
We are currently hiring a Quality Assurance CO-OP in Pennsylvania
Location: Samuel Adams Pennsylvania Brewery
Reports To: Quality Manager, with mentorship from Assistant Quality Managers
Position Summary
Join our high-volume brewery as a Quality Assurance Co-op and gain hands-on experience in quality systems, laboratory practices, and manufacturing processes. This role is designed for students seeking to apply academic knowledge in a dynamic, corporate production environment. You will contribute to real-world quality initiatives while developing a solid foundation in food safety, instrumentation, and data tracking.
Learning Objectives
Understand and apply HACCP principles in a brewery setting
Learn Material Quality and Handling Procedures
Gain experience with instrumentation and calibration
Build and utilize dashboards for tracking quality metrics
Develop an understanding of Food Defense strategies
Experience working within a corporate structure and cross-functional teams
Stretch Goals
Gain familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Learn the basics of Six Sigma methodology
Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their role in quality management
What you'll Brew
Assist in routine quality checks and data collection across brewing and packaging operations
Support calibration and maintenance of lab instrumentation
Participate in the development of dashboards for tracking quality metrics
Observe and contribute to HACCP and Food Defense procedures
Help document and improve Material Quality and Handling Procedures
Attend and contribute to weekly formal progress meetings and daily informal check-ins
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
What Ingredients You'll Bring
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
General laboratory experience (academic or professional)
Exposure to manufacturing or production environments
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel dashboards, Power BI)
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.
, Job Info
Job Identification 16108
Job Category Temporary
Posting Date 09/18/2025, 12:44 PM
Apply Before 10/06/2025, 12:44 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
SAPB
(On-site)
We are currently hiring a Quality Assurance CO-OP in Pennsylvania
Location: Samuel Adams Pennsylvania Brewery
Reports To: Quality Manager, with mentorship from Assistant Quality Managers
Position Summary
Join our high-volume brewery as a Quality Assurance Co-op and gain hands-on experience in quality systems, laboratory practices, and manufacturing processes. This role is designed for students seeking to apply academic knowledge in a dynamic, corporate production environment. You will contribute to real-world quality initiatives while developing a solid foundation in food safety, instrumentation, and data tracking.
Learning Objectives
Understand and apply HACCP principles in a brewery setting
Learn Material Quality and Handling Procedures
Gain experience with instrumentation and calibration
Build and utilize dashboards for tracking quality metrics
Develop an understanding of Food Defense strategies
Experience working within a corporate structure and cross-functional teams
Stretch Goals
Gain familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Learn the basics of Six Sigma methodology
Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their role in quality management
What you'll Brew
Assist in routine quality checks and data collection across brewing and packaging operations
Support calibration and maintenance of lab instrumentation
Participate in the development of dashboards for tracking quality metrics
Observe and contribute to HACCP and Food Defense procedures
Help document and improve Material Quality and Handling Procedures
Attend and contribute to weekly formal progress meetings and daily informal check-ins
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
What Ingredients You'll Bring
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
General laboratory experience (academic or professional)
Exposure to manufacturing or production environments
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel dashboards, Power BI)
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.
, Job Info
Job Identification 16108
Job Category Temporary
Posting Date 09/18/2025, 12:44 PM
Apply Before 10/06/2025, 12:44 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
SAPB
(On-site)