Tito's Handmade Vodka

QA Specialist

Tito's Handmade Vodka Austin, Texas, United States

Beverage Manufacturing · 11-50 employees

6 h ago
qa Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The QA Specialist is responsible for evaluating raw materials used in the packaging process through testing, data collection, and root cause analysis. They must collaborate with internal production teams and external suppliers to ensure material quality and maintain inventory standards.

What they look for

Quality Assurance Data Analysis Root Cause Analysis Critical Thinking Packaging Inspection Inventory Management Microsoft Office Excel ERP Systems Quality Management Systems Technical Specifications Material Testing Warehouse Management Communication Supplier Relations Safety Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with quality or inventory management systems are preferred.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Disability Insurance Voluntary Insurance Plans 401(k) Plan Vacation Sick Time 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

Full 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.

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.

•        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.

  • 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

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