Production Associate - Widow Jane Distillery

Heaven Hill Brands•New York, NY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Widow Jane Distillery is looking for a hands-on Production Associate to support the daily production of their whiskeys at their 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 year previous experience in a brewery, winery, distillery, manufacturing, or production facility
Valid driver’s license and comfort driving a box truck required
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
Strong commitment to cleanliness, organization, and workplace safety
Comfortable safely handling cleaning chemicals and following chemical-handling procedures
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working around production equipment
Strong attention to detail, particularly when recording production and inventory data
Ability to follow established SOPs and standard work consistently
Able to work independently, take initiative, and be a self-starter
Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a production team

Nice To Haves

Beverage alcohol, brewing, distilling, food production or similar environment preferred
Forklift experience preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing or production facility preferred
Familiar with 5S and Lean Manufacturing production systems.
OSHA and hazardous materials training a plus

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