Distiller

Responsibilities

• Grain Handling, Milling, and Mashing
• Tracking all raw material components throughout the production and warehouse facilities
• Operation of wet and dry grain conveyance systems, hammer and cage mills with pneumatic conveyance
• Operation of pumps, motors, agitators & valves to execute daily mashing operations and tank transfers, all controlled via a central PLC
• Understanding and using aseptic techniques for yeast propagation and rehydration
• Running laboratory procedures on daily batches
• Distillation and New Make Spirit Analysis
• Operating a high-pressure steam-fed hybrid still with glycol cooling, controlled by a central PLC system
• Troubleshooting issues in process & equipment
• Sensory evaluation of new make whiskey components
• Very detailed data and yield tracking throughout the entire process
• Cleaning & Sanitation
• Running CIP (clean in place) procedures with both strong acid and strong base chemicals, utilizing various types of 3-phase motor driven pumps
• Understanding and using best practice aseptic techniques for cleaning and sanitizing large tanks and vessels, hoses, pipework, etc.
• Utilizing a detailed approach to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness for all customer facing spaces within the process plant

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• Ability to work 10 hour shifts, including some night and weekend shifts
• Highly organized with ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and especially: be a team player
• Ability to safely lift 55 lbs
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• 2+ years of production experience in either brewing or distilling
• Experience interacting with automated control processes
• Home brewing experience