3rd Shift Distillery Operator - (Monday - Thursday, 11:00PM - 8AM)

Willett Distillery•Bardstown, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position operating on the 3rd shift, Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The role involves mastering all production operations to an independent level, including receiving grain, milling, cooking, mashing, distilling, operating the boiler, transferring stillage, and filling barrels. Operators are responsible for following all protocols for equipment use, maintenance, and safety, reporting any issues to their supervisor, and conducting initial troubleshooting. Collaboration and knowledge sharing with teammates are essential. The position requires accurate record-keeping, including batch sheets and quality control documents, and maintaining good housekeeping in work areas according to OSHA and company safety regulations. Operators must maintain a working knowledge of process controls and computer systems, follow the production schedule, and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and safety protocols. Support for the barrel team and other assigned duties by the Master Distiller may also be required. Operators report to the Distillery Operator Lead on their shift and receive support from the Distillery Operations Director.

Requirements

Must be 21 or older to apply.
High School diploma required.
One year of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: boiler maintenance, brewing, distilling, fermentation, food and beverage production or chemical manufacturing.
Must be comfortable communicating and collaborating with a team.
Must be comfortable with multitasking and taking initiative.
Must be self motivated, comfortable working independently and able to follow instruction with attention to detail.
Must demonstrate an unwavering positive attitude, with a strong commitment to honesty, ethical judgment, diligence and teamwork.
All staff members are required to respect confidentiality and comply with all safety policies.
All candidates are subject to drug screening and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates would be enthusiastic about problem solving and enjoy repetitive daily tasks.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word or Pages preferred.

Responsibilities

Master all production operations to a level of independent comfort.
Facilitate all distilling operations including but not limited to receiving grain, milling grain, cooking, mashing, distilling, operating boiler, transfer stillage and filling barrels.
Follow all protocols for proper equipment use, maintenance and safety.
Immediately notify the direct supervisor of observations, difficulties, errors or maintenance needs.
Conduct initial equipment troubleshooting according to protocols.
Share expertise with teammates and seek expertise and learning from teammates.
Proactively ask questions and seek needed information.
Work with the team to ensure all Batch Sheets and other record keeping documents are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
Support grain, mash and beer testing and chemistry record keeping as well as completion of other necessary Quality Control record keeping.
Ensure all work areas are maintained with good housekeeping in accordance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
Follow all cleaning protocols to ensure proper equipment maintenance, safety of employees and a hospitable environment for guests.
Maintain working knowledge of automated and manual process controls and computer screens.
Follow the production schedule to ensure that all elements of the distilling process are running smoothly per the assigned schedule.
Comply with all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safety Protocols.
Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Support barrel team with tank proof, filling and rolling if needed.
Other duties will be assigned at the discretion of the Master Distiller.