Location: Avery Island, LA (on-site)
LIGHT UP your career... and SPICE UP your day! We’re looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, a self-starter, and a critical thinker. If you’re craving an exciting new career as a Quality Control Technician - Level 2 for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® Brand products, we want to hear from you!!
Must-haves to apply for this job:
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3 years’ experience as a Quality Control Technician or similar role.
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Experience with lab equipment
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Experience drafting reports and collating data.
What this job is all about:
The Quality Control Technician - Level 2 is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials, ingredients, in-process sauce, finished sauce, and industrial ingredients by performing laboratory tests, compiling records, analyzing data, and performing Quality Control checks throughout all stages and areas of production and storage. They are responsible for supporting the continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through Quality activities.
In this job, you’ll do things like:
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Performs laboratory tests of incoming material, in-process sauce, finished sauce, and industrial ingredients to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure compliance with company and, governmental, and agency standards.
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Performs blending and bottling floor checks to ensure control on non-conforming products.
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Ensures product and process compliance to company standards and specifications.
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Identifies areas for quality control improvement.
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Investigates and resolves quality related issues.
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Responds to consumer and distributor complaints.
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Assists with customer visits and regulatory audits.
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Maintains proper stocks and supplies of sample materials, sample containers, and technical literature at worksite.
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Conducts shelf-life testing and respond to requests related to shelf-life.
Other great stuff about this job:
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As a member of the Quality Control team, you’ll ensure our world-renowned sauces meet our high standards before they are delivered to one of 195 countries around the world!
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You’ll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued.
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Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing.
What will give you an edge:
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Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
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Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
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Experience in a manufacturing lab environment.
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Experience driving 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
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Experience working on Continuous Improvement Projects.
From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO® Original Red Sauce. A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects.
With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world’s most popular food and drinks. To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at www.Tabasco.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.
Equal Opportunity Employer