Quality Assurance Technician

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world's most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We're proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a QA Technician, you'll help ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality, safety, and consistency from incoming ingredients through finished product. You'll perform testing, quality audits, and inspections while working closely with production teams to identify and address quality issues. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in making sure products are made right every time.

What You'll Do

• Test incoming ingredients, work-in-process materials, and finished products to verify they meet established quality specifications.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections throughout the manufacturing process while accurately documenting results and identifying potential quality concerns.
• Provide feedback and guidance to frontline team members on quality results, procedures, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in and lead problem-solving activities related to quality issues, non-conforming products, and process performance.
• Maintain accurate quality records and support compliance with company standards, GMPs, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Required

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, food and beverage manufacturing, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately perform testing, interpret results, and complete quality documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate quality concerns effectively and work collaboratively with production teams.

  Preferred

  • Associate degree, technical training, or coursework in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quality assurance, or a related field.
  • Experience performing quality testing, audits, inspections, or laboratory procedures in a food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or alcohol beverage environment.
  • Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, FDA or TTB requirements, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, or other continuous improvement practices.

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and safely handle product samples, ingredients, and testing materials.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, and move between laboratory, production, and warehouse areas.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, wet or humid conditions, varying temperatures, and moving equipment.

Culture and Benefits

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

What's Next

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].