Beverages, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Detail Oriented, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Production, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Ingredient Preparation, Laboratory Testing, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Manufacturing, Multilingual, OSHA, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Warehousing
Sazerac Company Overview: BuzzBallz is a woman-founded, ready-to-drink cocktail brand launched in 2009 in Carrollton, Texas. Known for bold flavors, quality ingredients, and a fun, distinctive approach to beverages, BuzzBallz quickly grew from a local idea into a nationally recognized brand.
In 2024, BuzzBallz joined Sazerac, one of the world’s most respected and family-owned spirits companies with more than 400 years of heritage and a global portfolio of iconic brands like Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Fireball, 99 and Southern Comfort. Together, we combine BuzzBallz’s creativity and innovation with Sazerac’s craftsmanship, scale, and operational excellence.
We’re building teams that value safety, quality, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way—while still having fun along the way.
For more information, please visit our website: www.BuzzBallz.com
Job Description/Responsibilities: We are looking for Processing techs to join our prep department. The Batch Preparer is responsible for preparing and mixing ingredients for our variety of beverage products. The ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. The position must have a particular eye for attention to details and can thoroughly follow instructions. The ideal candidate must be able to understand some basic formula terminologies and have a natural curiosity for more knowledge with our products.
Mix formulas in accordance with written procedures, including verifying ingredient quantities and quality
Follow management's direction pertaining to batch schedule, housekeeping items, and any additional duties for the day
Clean/sanitize equipment, tanks, hoses, and lines
Receive and unload tankers of liquid sugar, alcohol, and product
Complete required paperwork, e.g., Batch Production Sheets, logs
Transport ingredients around warehouse via forklift
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment and report any areas of concern to management
Weigh partial ingredients, label ingredients appropriately and reseal with tamper-resistant tape
Participate in the batch approval process, assist in root cause analysis for out of specification batches
Perform lab quality testing of batches and ingredients
Must be able to drive a forklift
Can lift at least 25 pounds of products
Adhere to safety and GMP protocols
Team player and collaborative with other team members
Ensures that the schedule of compounded bulk batches is met when delegated by the compounding manager and ensures that the bulk is manufactured according to customer specifications and in compliance with FDA, GMP, and OSHA guidelines
Ensures that all documentation associated with compounding meets all FDA, GMP, and internal quality policies
Provides firsthand practical knowledge of the compounding process to the compounding manager when needed for efficiency improvements and validating new batches
Assists in the validation or scale-up of compounded bulk batches.
Ensures that compounding equipment is maintained and requests repair when necessary
Performs non-conformance investigations as directed by the compounding manager
Provides suggestions and input for the improvement of the compounding process
Able to assess and resolve issues that may arise during the shift
Manages conflicts, performs disciplinary actions when necessary
Some knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5s, 5 why's, root cause analysis, problem solving
Effective communication skills
Qualifications/Requirements: Can read, write, and speak English
At least six months work experienced in a food or beverage manufacturing work environment
Knowledge of food / beverage safety & sanitary handling
Can work independently with minimal oversight and complete tasks in a timely manner
Can at least lift and carry 25 pounds of products daily as needed
Can manage staffing within assigned department
Bilingual a plus
Conditions of Employment.