Processing Technician

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.

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Job Description/Responsibilities

The Processing Technician will be responsible for blending, batching, filtering, transferring, calculating inventory tank readings, and preparation of all products to meet the bottling schedule using approved formulas and company specifications. Responsible for blending fixes and final approvals prior to bottling; bulk receiving and inventory management; documents blending volumes from the bottling schedule and submits to laboratory for approval. Responsible for safety, quality control, and cleanliness of work area.

Shift Available:


Shift C works Thursday - Saturday, (6:00AM - 6:00PM) and Wed (12:00PM - 6:00PM).

• 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.


Culture and Benefits

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and authorized to work in the US.

What We Offer: Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as FSA options. 401k with employer matching, PTO, free lunch on weekdays and growth opportunities. BuzzBallz is a woman-owned alcohol brand founded by Merrilee Kick in 2009 and is in Carrollton, Texas. BuzzBallz produces a wide variety of ready to drink cocktails. For more information, please visit our website: