Production Assistant

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