Production Apprentice

St George Spirits•Alameda, CA

5d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1982, St. George Spirits is America’s oldest craft distillery. We are passionate about innovation and deeply committed to our craft. Our portfolio of original spirits includes a range of American single malt whiskey, as well as brandies, gins, vodkas, liqueurs, and absinthe. Our work has been recognized through a decade of James Beard Award nominations and multiple Hall of Fame honors. We are proud to be a true American original. St. George Spirits is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace where craftsmanship, collaboration, and accountability are core values. This is a paid, full-time position at our distillery in Alameda, California. Shifts are five days per week. Most work takes place on weekdays during primary business hours, but production relies on time-sensitive agricultural products, so we occasionally ask our team to work outside their typical schedule. Under supervision from the Distiller, the Production Apprentice is responsible for assisting in day-to-day production, processing, and storage operations of the distillery by performing a wide range of tasks and projects. This position is responsible for providing team-oriented support within the production department. This is considered an introductory position wherein task management and developing an understanding of department best practices and standard operating procedures are paramount to the success of the role. This position reports to the Distiller

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with team members
Basic understanding of chemistry, laboratory practices, and algebra
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial systems
Basic knowledge of food and beverage manufacturing environments
Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain within required timeframe
Clean driving record and willingness to submit to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Ability to provide two (2) to three (3) professional references
Ability to move frequently throughout production, warehouse, office, tasting room, and outdoor yard areas
Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, and work at varying heights
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work indoors in a warehouse and production environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, temperature variation, and industrial equipment
Ability to work safely, remain alert, and follow safety protocols at all times
All employees are expected to perform their work safely and report hazards or incidents promptly.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to two (2) years of professional experience in brewing, winemaking, distilling, or related beverage production

Responsibilities

Develop working knowledge of spirit categories and the St. George Spirits product portfolio
Safely operate production equipment in accordance with established SOPs
Follow state and federal alcohol beverage compliance requirements
Perform cleaning and sanitation procedures to maintain a safe and organized production environment
Gauge, measure, and transfer spirits for builds, storage, and inventory
Assist with solid waste handling and proper disposal resulting from production activities
Follow all safety, food safety, and operational procedures
Assist with barrel handling, management, and maintenance
Support equipment, tooling, and hardware maintenance
Sort fruits and botanicals to ensure quality standards are met
Perform basic laboratory procedures, including proofing and build calculations
Work collaboratively with production team members to meet operational goals
Perform other duties as assigned