We are looking to hire a Quality Lab Assistant to join our MGP team in Lawrenceburg, IN. This position will be responsible for scheduling, preparing, and conducting appropriate analyses of samples in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner according to the written laboratory methods, quality control standards, good laboratory and safety practices and procedures to determine that finished product meet specifications. This role is also responsible for accurately documenting test results and entering those in the Enterprise Resource Program (SAP) to ensure adherence to customer and internal specifications in support of the company’s quality program within all strategic platforms. The Quality Lab Assistant will coordinate all alcohol sample shipments per Salesforce and customer requests. What will you do? Quality Analysis Ensure necessary testing is completed on all products before shipment to ensure material is within specified parameters Collect and process required samples to meet internal and external customer requirements. As a qualified panelist, perform organoleptic analysis to assess grain, new alcohol production, aged bourbon/whiskey, and alcohol shipment samples. Perform daily calibrations of Sensory Lab instruments to ensure instruments are within calibration and for auditing purposes. Maintain the distillate database for all new production samples, ensuring proper batches are assigned. Perform daily housekeeping tasks necessary for efficient laboratory operation. Customer, Sales and Regulatory Support Collect and process samples as requested by manager, Salesforce and customer sample orders. Utilize SAP to locate barrels in the aging warehouse, and.ensure compliance to TTB, DOT and IATA regulations. Prepare samples and shipping documentation for shipment to customers. Ensure shipments comply with TTB, DOT and IATA regulations. Maintain DOT and IATA certification for shipment of alcoholic beverage samples. Provide pre-shipment and aged product samples for customers, as mandated by customer requirements. Obtain samples and provide set-ups for customer tastings. Collect, record, and maintain Sensory Lab Standards. Ensure customer approvals, as required, maintain an adequate supply for external customers. Communicate frequently with the Alcohol Sales Staff regarding sample requirements. Compile, prepare, and submit monthly report for Samples Taken Without Payment of Tax. Report submitted to Regulatory Compliance Manager. Department Assistance Maintain an inventory of packing supplies, hazardous material supplies, office supplies, sample glass, and closures. Place orders as required. Maintain Alcohol Storage Room, storing retain samples as required by MGP requirements. Dispose of retain samples into re-distillation containers for return to distillery. Participate in all departmental training. Data Maintenance Post test results in SAP, and to other agreed-upon test result reporting methods for internal use. Report out of specification results to necessary individuals. Generate COAs for customers that require additional information on their COA. Maintain and store plant quality records for easy access of results. What do you need to bring to the table? High School graduate or equivalent; Associates Degree in Science Field is preferred. One year of plant experience is highly desirable. Ability to be a service provider to Operations and Customers in support of the platforms. Ability to accurately analyze samples and make disposition decisions. Ability to effectively organize sample workload and prioritize analyzes. Requires strong multi-tasking skill. What will we provide you with. Medical Dental Vision Short-term/long-term disability Life insurance 401(k) / 401(K) Matching PTO Who are we? MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP’s own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.
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