QA Technician (Food & Beverage)

Sazerac Company•Pilot Point, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented QA Technician to support quality and food safety efforts within our production environment at Western Son Distillery. This role plays a key part in ensuring raw materials and finished products meet specifications while supporting compliance and continuous improvement efforts. Key highlights of the role: Perform quality inspections and testing on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications. Conduct routine quality audits on production processes and provide real-time feedback to frontline teams. Document and track quality results, deviations, and corrective actions within company systems. Support root cause analysis and participate in problem-solving activities to improve product quality. Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment aligned with company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, or related field.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document and analyze data.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work across all levels of the organization.
Strong planning and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
Experience in manufacturing, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
Familiarity with food safety standards such as HACCP, FSSC, or ISO.
Experience conducting audits or supporting regulatory compliance activities.
Background in laboratory testing or quality systems.

Responsibilities

Perform quality inspections and testing on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Conduct routine quality audits on production processes and provide real-time feedback to frontline teams.
Document and track quality results, deviations, and corrective actions within company systems.
Support root cause analysis and participate in problem-solving activities to improve product quality.
Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment aligned with company policies.