Distillery Operator- Woodford Reserve- 3rd Shift

About the role

The distillery operator will perform all duties related to milling, yeasting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and barrel filling under minimal supervision in accordance with standard operating procedures and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operations, respond to alarms and troubleshoot issues with maintenance support.
• Unload grain, load slop trucks, prepare ingredients for R&D as needed, and perform daily, weekly and annual sanitation duties.
• Work overtime and/or alternate schedules to ensure coverage for planned and unplanned absences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Proficient in Google and/or Microsoft Suite (Sheets, Mail, etc.).
• Physically able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach upward/downward, crouch, and ascend/descend stairs/ramps/ladders, including climbing heights up to 40 or 50 feet, repeatedly over the course of each nightly shift.
• Physically able to push and pull over 100 pounds.
• Physically able to tolerate exposure to the following conditions: cold, heat, coal conveyor & height (40’-50’).

Qualifications

• Previous distillery experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or other related science discipline.
• Experience with the Salesforce platform.