Production Assistant Details

Sazerac Company - La Vergne, TN

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Sazerac Company, established in 1850, is a leading North American spirits supplier, and owner of many of the industry’s most venerable distilling companies – Buffalo Trace Distillery, The Glenmore Distillery, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery. In 2014, Sazerac was awarded one of the spirits industry’s highest honors – Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

Our La Vergne, TN distillery makes authentic Tennessee whiskey using the Lincoln County process.

Sazerac is an independent, American family owned company; whose vision is to become one of the industry’s most desired places to be. Sazerac attributes its success to a unique blend of history, culture, brands, relationships, innovation, technology, and most importantly, its people.

Responsible for duties related to distilling operations including but not limited to:

  • Material receiving
  • Mashing, fermenting, distilling, charcoal filtering
  • Barrel filling, barrel handling
  • Boiler operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Equipment maintenance (preventative and basic mechanical repairs) and cleaning.
  • Ensuring products are produced according to specifications.
  • Will work in other areas of the distillery as needed.

Must-Have Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2 years experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Ability to operate Industrial equipment as required.
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
  • Solid computer skills
  • Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy
  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Forklift Certification

Preferred Requirements

  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven organoleptic abilities

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to operate Industrial equipment as required.
  • Capable of working on your feet, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
  • Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
  • Ability to work in wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
  • Noise level at work station is loud (metal can manufacturing, large earth moving equipment)
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • In-person job attendance
  • Ability to work 8 hour shift
  • Ability to work overtime if necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Remotely:

  • No

Posted on : 3 years ago