Production Associate - Widow Jane Distillery

About the role

Widow Jane Distillery is looking for a hands‑on Production Associate to support the daily production of our whiskeys at our distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This role works closely with the operations and production teams across mashing, fermentation, cleaning, inventory, and general distillery operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a physical production environment, has a strong commitment to cleanliness and safety, and can consistently follow established processes and standard operating procedures. The position is onsite and full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4 pm.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles, including a box truck, to transport production materials and inventory as needed
• Safely operate a forklift for moving, loading, unloading, and organizing materials and inventory
• Clean and sanitize production tanks, following established cleaning procedures
• Maintain a strong general‑cleaning mindset and take ownership of the cleanliness and organization of production areas
• Complete daily cleaning routines for production rooms, tools, tanks, hoses, valves, and other production equipment
• Safely handle, measure, and use cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures and guidelines

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in a brewery, winery, distillery, manufacturing, or production facility; beverage alcohol, brewing, distilling, food production or similar environment preferred
• Valid driver’s license and comfort driving a box truck required
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working with production equipment, tools, hoses, tanks, pumps, and valves
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs and production guidelines
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work effectively as part of a team
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production facility preferred
• Familiar with 5S and Lean Manufacturing production systems
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, organization, and workplace safety