Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary:
We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with some experience as a distiller, brewer, or wine maker who can work well independently and in a team environment. The individual should have a passion for the art and science of making distilled spirits.
Scope of Position but not limited to:
Production process, from grain selection all the way to the barrel:
- Grain – Receive grain trucks of corn, rye, barley; ensuring proper quality prior to acceptance
- Milling – ensuring proper grind size and quantity for each grain type and recipe
- Mashing – operate the cooker to produce a consistent, quality mash
- Distilling – operate column still with two doublers and operate pot still
- Blending – precise calculation, measurement, and process control in spirit blending
- Proofing – precise calculation, measurement, and process control for bottling and barreling
- Record keeping – maintain precise production logs of every process operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing - all equipment and production work spaces
- Maintenance of production equipment in conjunction with maintenance manager and Distillers
- Comfortable with professional interaction with public and private guests
Requirements
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to trouble shoot
- Enjoys working with hands, mechanical background
- Detail-oriented, analytically competent, and proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to multi-task
- Hard working, humble, and thrives in a team environment