Production Technician - Hiring Event

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

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Production Technicians to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The Production Technician, or Batch Preparer, is responsible for preparing and mixing ingredients for a variety of our beverage products. The ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment, strong attention to details and must be able to understand some basic formula terminologies and have a natural curiosity for more knowledge of our products.

• Mix formulas in accordance with written procedures, including verifying ingredient quantities and quality
• Follow direction pertaining to batch schedule, housekeeping items, and any additional duties for the day
• 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, and perform lab quality testing of batches and ingredients
• Ensure 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
• Some knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5s, 5 why's, root cause analysis, problem solving

• Adhere to safety and GMP protocols
• Proven experience operating forklifts, power tools, and hand tools in a manufacturing or factory setting
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to perform basic maintenance or troubleshooting on equipment
• Prior factory or warehouse experience preferred, with an understanding of assembly line processes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow safety protocols diligently
• Physical stamina to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, and perform manual tasks throughout shifts