Quality Control Technician

About the Role

Are you interested in quality and food safety within the brewing industry, and motivated by the opportunity to help deliver safe, consistent, and great-tasting products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and attention to detail are essential? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Equals Brewing Company was founded in 2018 and has quickly become a trusted partner in producing exceptional beers, ciders, and ready-to-drink products for some of Ontario’s and Canada’s favorite brands.

We’re the creators of Bangarang Hard Seltzer, one of the fastest-growing RTD brands in Ontario, and Shake Lager, a gold medal winner at the Canadian Brewing Awards. In 2022, we proudly added Side Launch Brewery and its award-winning beers to our portfolio.

At Equals, we believe our success and growth are driven by the dedication of our people. We're a small, ambitious team with a vibrant and fun culture, and we're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Control Technician to join us. As a growing company, we are looking for employees who are ready to take initiative, contribute to our momentum, and deliver results.

What You’ll Do

The Quality Control Technician plays a key role in maintaining food safety and quality standards across all production areas. You’ll perform analytical and microbiological testing, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with teams across the brewery to ensure our products meet strict customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with production personnel to provide quality assurance
• Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects, sometimes working cross-functionally with other departments
• Ensure Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards are maintained
• Support and develop quality knowledge throughout the brewery and create databases to improve lab efficiency
• Analyze microbiological, brewing, and packaging results, and follow up as required
• Act as a point of contact for quality control technicians to troubleshoot errors and develop ongoing solutions
• Perform routine testing and analysis of raw materials, brewing and packaging in-process samples, and finished products to ensure food safety and compliance with brand specifications
• Enter data and complete customer reports accurately
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean lab equipment; ensure necessary parts are ordered and stocked
• Train operators and conduct audits to support understanding of quality testing
• Provide data to troubleshoot brewing and packaging quality issues, and document solutions in notes or SOPs
• Review brewing and packaging QC check sheets for any non-conformance and alert the department as necessary
• Support other operations and teams throughout the brewery
• Ensure compliance with environmental, food safety, and health & safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a quality control lab within a food production environment is preferred
• Experience in brewing, distilling, or wine-making is considered an asset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to think critically and work with others to uphold quality standards, even when priorities may compete
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team setting
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Able to set priorities and meet objectives
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and 5S principles

What to Expect

• Shift Pattern: Rotating 12-hour continental shift (days and midnights), including weekends and overtime based on production needs.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift items up to 25 kg; standing, walking, bending, and twisting for long periods.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, with time split between the quality lab and production floor.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of Something Growing: We’re a small, ambitious team making big moves in the industry.
• Room to Make an Impact: You’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes, and help shape our brewery’s success.
• Work with Great People: Join a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and a shared commitment to quality.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

The strength of Equals Brewing comes from our diverse team members. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage everyone with relevant qualifications to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require accommodation, please let us know in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON N5V 4K8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What interests you about Quality and Food Safety?
• This position currently involves a rotating 12-hour continental shift pattern (days and midnights). Are you available to work these types of shifts?

Work Location: In person