Quality Technician (Beverage / Production)

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, Western Son Vodka 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. Company/Location Overview Located in Pilot Point, Texas, Western Son Distillery operates out of a historic, repurposed factory just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Job Description/Responsibilities Western Son Distillery is seeking a detail-oriented QA Technician to support quality and food safety efforts within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for evaluating raw materials and finished products, conducting audits, and providing real-time feedback to production teams. You'll play a key role in maintaining product integrity, supporting compliance standards, and driving continuous improvement across the operation. What You'll Do Perform inspections and testing on raw materials and finished goods to ensure quality standards are met Conduct routine audits on production processes and provide feedback to frontline teams Document quality results, deviations, and corrective actions using company systems Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to improve product quality Partner with Production and Quality teams to maintain food safety and compliance standards

Qualifications/Requirements Required:

High school diploma or GED required 1+ year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, lab, or related field Strong attention to detail with the ability to document and analyze data accurately Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field Experience in manufacturing, beverage, or CPG environments Familiarity with food safety standards such as HACCP, FSSC, or ISO Physical Requirements Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to fumes, noise, and varying conditions Ability to stand for extended periods and work overtime as needed Culture and Benefits Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. The hourly range for this role is $22.91 hourly to start with increases based on performance. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. 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 dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.