QA Technician

Sazerac Company; Carrollton (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a QA Technician to ensure products meet quality, safety, and consistency standards from ingredients to finished products.

You will perform testing, audits, and inspections, working closely with production teams. The role suits detail-oriented problem-solvers who take pride in quality. The position emphasizes compliance with GMPs and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, lab, or related manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail with testing, results interpretation, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Test incoming ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products against quality specs.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections and document results.
• Provide feedback to frontline staff on quality results and improvement opportunities.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to quality issues and non-conforming products.
• Maintain accurate quality records and support GMPs, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / technical training

Job description

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

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.