QA Specialist

Tito's Handmade Vodka; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Vacation, Sick, Flex Time

Parental Leave

Job summary

Tito's Handmade Vodka is seeking a Quality Materials Specialist to support packaging quality through data-driven evaluation of raw materials. The role emphasizes attention to detail, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

The PM shift runs 4pm–2:30am, Monday through Thursday. Candidates should have experience with quality/inventory systems and proficiency in MS Office; PPE is required in designated areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in quality and/or inventory systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with a quality management system or ERP system preferred.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Maintain focus and situational awareness.
• Must wear PPE in designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee raw materials used to package final products and evaluate quality issues.
• Evaluate materials at receiving, consumption on the production line, and in the warehouse.
• Create and process raw material quality holds.
• Understand packaging defects and non-conformances related to materials for bottling.
• Apply root cause analysis to material investigations.
• Use and interpret AQLs and defect rates for data collection.
• Understand, at entry level, packaging and technical specs for each raw material.
• Understand, at entry level, bottle equipment performance for packaging materials.
• Know suppliers' names, locations, and products for each material.
• Perform testing using raw material testing equipment.
• Communicate material constraints to internal departments caused by holds.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance on material investigations.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers.
• Assist with raw material trials and document notes.
• Conduct weekly warehouse walkthroughs to evaluate FIFO and identify obsolete materials.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

MS Office (Excel)

Quality management systems

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Dedicated to supporting quality systems through the focused evaluation of raw materials used in the packaging process. This position requires attention to detail, data analysis, root cause analysis, critical thinking, and collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to support consistent material quality. This position is for the PM shift starting at 4pm-2:30am and working from Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee raw materials used to package final products and evaluate quality issues of materials
• Evaluate materials at receiving, consumption on the production line, and within the warehouse
• Create and process raw material quality holds
• Understand packaging defects and non-conformances related to materials used for bottling
• Understand how to use root cause analysis for material investigations
• Use and understand AQLs and defect rates for data collection and evaluation of materials
• Understand, at entry level, packaging and technical specifications for each raw material
• Understand, at entry level, performance of bottle equipment for packaging materials
• Understand suppliers name, location, and products manufactured for each raw material
• Perform testing using raw material testing equipment
• Communicate with internal departments material constraints created by material holds
• Work closely with production and maintenance departments on material investigations
• Communicate and maintain a good relationship with suppliers
• Assist and participate in raw material trials and maintain notes from the trial
• Perform weekly warehouse walkthroughs to evaluate FIFO practices and identify obsolete or unusable materials

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Previous experience preferred in quality and/or inventory systems
• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related tools
• Previous experience preferred using a quality management system or ERP system
• Required to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry or pull 50 lbs
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness
• Must be able to always wear personal protective equipment in designated areas

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Vacation, Sick, Flex Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Financial Wellness Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program