Quality Control Technician

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 2 for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® Brand products
, we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM or Food Science Discipline or Associate’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience as a Quality Control Technician or similar role
• Experience with standard lab equipment (pH, titrations, viscosity, dosing units, extractions, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with collating data and drafting reports.

The Quality Control Technician 2 is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials, ingredients, in-process sauce, finished sauce, industrial ingredients, and all in-process production by performing laboratory tests, compiling records, analyzing data, and performing Quality Control checks throughout all stages and areas of production and storage. This role is also responsible for supporting the continuous improvement of Quality and plant processes through daily tasks and annual improvement objectives.

• Participate in GMP audits, mock recalls and other internal audits as assigned.
• Perform blending and bottling floor checks to ensure control on non-conforming products.
• Ensure product and process compliance to company standards and specifications.
• Perform inspections and enforce all McIlhenny Company standards and policies across all stages of production.
• Identify areas for quality control improvement based on daily observations.
• Investigate and resolve daily Quality and/or Production Issues that impact Quality.
• Field, Log, Investigate, Track, and Respond to consumer and distributor complaints.
• Assist with customer visits and regulatory audits.
• Perform laboratory tests of incoming bulk vinegar, incoming mash and raw materials, in-process sauce, finished sauce, and industrial ingredients to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure compliance with company and governmental and agency standards; operate GC/MS and HPLC equipment; perform APC swabbing and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain proper stocks and supplies of sample materials, sample containers, and technical literature at worksite.
• Create COAs, CoCs, and other traceability certification documents.
• Assist with customer information requests within the Quality ticket system.

• 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!
• 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.
• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit‑sharing.

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• PCQI or HACCP certified.

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 please visit us at  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok and Linked In.

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.