Woodford Reserve Processing Operator 2nd Shift

Brown‑Forman Corporation • Versailles, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Support the Woodford Reserve 2nd Shift Processing operations (Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) including barrel handling, liquid processing, inventory management, and personal selection activities. Operate forklifts and processing equipment, maintain accurate inventory records in SAP, perform cycle counts and tanker loadouts, and ensure compliance with established operating procedures. Must be flexible to support overtime, vacation coverage, and off-shift assignments in a multi-shift operation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age and a high school diploma
• Shift Hours - Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Proficient at performing simple mathematical calculations (add, multiply, subtract, etc.)
• Proficient technology skills
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize and execute tasks
• Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Able to push and pull at least 100 pounds.
• Able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach upward/downward, crouch, ascend/descend stairs/ramps/ ladders and enter tight/restricted areas on a daily basis.
• Able to work under varied environmental conditions, including cold and heat.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft platforms
• Previous experience in distilled spirits industry and/or laboratory environment
• Previous forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor available bottling tanks and partner with the Operations Manager and Lead Processing/Regauge Operator to coordinate liquid transfers.
• Load and unload tankers to support bottling operations and off-site bottling schedules.
• Perform batching, analytical, and proofing tests on finished whiskey and processing tanks, ensuring quality standards are met and results are accurately documented.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to determine barrel dump quantities and timing to support formulation requirements, bulk tanks, processing tanks, and tanker operations.
• Support barrel handling activities, including warehouse movements, truck unloading, stacking barrels, and dumping operations.
• Collect and document liquid and barrel samples as required by process standards.
• Maintain accurate records of liquid movements, quality testing, and inventory transactions through Regauge Sheets, Salesforce, and other designated systems.
• Accurately record downtime events in TrackSYS.
• Provide processing support across both T1 and T2 operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• equitable pay structures for individual and company performance
• premium employee experience
• range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED