Bottling Technician, Nights

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double-digit growth every year! Sazerac produces and markets award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. The company also owns popular spirits brands such as Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery.”

About the role

The Bottling Technician plays a key role in producing high-quality spirits by operating and maintaining bottling line equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position ensures safe, efficient, and compliant production while supporting daily bottling operations and meeting production goals. The role offers hands-on experience with industrial equipment, opportunities for continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams to deliver award-winning products.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, change over, and perform basic maintenance on bottling line equipment including fillers, cappers, decasers, and case packers.
• Perform quality inspections, labeling, case packing, and documentation to ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support daily production goals by following SOPs, food safety standards, and best practices while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance bottling line performance through continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to temporary team members on safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating industrial or bottling/manufacturing equipment.
• Experience following SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, or food safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Schedule

2-2-3 work schedule on the night shift (5:20 pm - 5:30 am).

Pay

The hourly range for this role is $23.57–$25.61 per hour, plus a $2 shift differential. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, and paid time off. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type.