Laboratory Technician - Off Shift

Company/Location Overview

• Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
• The Distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
• It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery has garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications.
• Performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance.
• Participates in and leads problem solving activities.
• Ensures activities, processes, and products are compliant with government agencies' regulatory requirements including OSHA, TTB, and EPA.
• Works with internal and external customers by ensuring all quality and food safety systems are followed and properly documented.
• Helps identify issues with internal or external customer service and works to put corrective actions in place.
• Serves as a professional and friendly point of contact between vendors and Buffalo Trace Distillery.
• Participates in writing, organizing and updating lab procedures.
• Follows all work instructions and provides feedback on laboratory specifications.
• Aids in cleaning and organizing the lab.
• Provides input for lab design efficiency, ergonomics, and safety.
• Audits and provides feedback on quality checks and procedures being performed by front line members.
• Provides feedback and supports process improvements at the department level.
• Participates as a member of the internal quality/food safety audit team.
• Champions formalized problem solving methods.
• Participates and leads problem solving activities to standardize and improve processes.
• Promotes key quality and food safety improvement areas and helps drive process improvements.
• Develops a PDS for self-development that emphasizes improvement in at least one competency per year and better performance against position description outcomes.
• Develops a career plan to achieve career development and/or advancement.
• Supports the quality organization and the broader operation in achieving operational excellence through championing problem solving, implementing sustainable processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Maintains solid professional working relationships both inside and outside the company.
• Sets a positive example and acts in a manner consistent with company values.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Chemistry or related degree.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Laboratory/QC or related experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• 2 Year Degree Required.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Distinguish flavors through taste and smell.
• Ability to work in fumes or airborne particles conditions.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Noise level at work station is moderate (business office with computer printers).
• Ability to work 8 hour shift.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

Culture And Benefits

• Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more.
• These benefits may vary depending on location and work type.
• Learn more about how we support our employees here.
• Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.