Distillery Operator

Green River Distilling Company
Position: Distillery Operator (Still)
Status: Full Time Hourly
Location: Owensboro, KY
Reports To: Distillery Operations Supervisor
Schedule: 36/48HR Rotating Shift - Nights 6pm to 6am
Company/Location Overview
No secrets. No myths. No fabricated stories.
The Green River Distilling Company has roots back to 1885 and holds the tenth license issued in Kentucky. The latest iteration began in 2016 and business is poised for growth. The distilling operations lays down product for their own brand and contracts to make other brands. The campus also has a bottling facility and tours, tastings, and event space. Green River recently partnered with the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Bardstown Bourbon Company is a new blend of bourbon makers creating the next industry standard through unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and innovation.
With the most technically advanced and sophisticated distillery in the country, our pledge of transparency is on full display through open spaces and clear glass, putting the art and science of whiskey-making front and center for all to see. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the WorldTM, Bardstown Bourbon Co. produces not only our own award-winning and highly sought-after blended bourbons, ryes and finished whiskies, but custom distills and ages whiskies for many brands, from start-up pours to established top shelves.
We are the premiere destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, combining distilling, culinary, and beverage expertise to create a modern, authentic experience that will engage and delight the bourbon novice and the most sophisticated aficionado. At our on-site restaurant, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Kitchen and Bar, visitors enjoy chef-driven yet approachable Southern cuisine with international flair paired with creative cocktails, a vast collection of spirits, curated wine list, and our one-of-a-kind Vintage Library, our ode to distilling history stocked with old and rare finds dating back to the 19th century.
At Bardstown Bourbon Company, see how we are moving the industry forward and NEVER STANDING STILL.
For more information, please visit www.bardstownbourbon.com.
Job Description/Responsibilities
All employees of The Green River Distilling Company must have the following characteristics:

• Appreciate and provide excellent customer service
• Comfortable interacting daily with distillery customers as well as tour groups and guests in a hospitality focused environment
• Excellent team player

This position requires the following:

• Controls still that produces high-proof alcohol
• Responsible for moving the fermented mash out of the fermenter into the beer well
• Clean fermenters
• Responsible for maintaining control of the still while pumping the fermented mash through the still to remove the alcohol
• Responsible for pumping the distiller whiskey to the process tank
• Pump the by-product (slop) into the storage tank
• Records temperature, pressure, flow gauge, and meter readings
• Sets and adjusts controls to regulate and maintain specified temperature and pressure of unit
• Turns valves to regulate flow of alcohol through unit and into storage tanks
• Records amount of time consumed during distilling process
• Collects alcohol samples for laboratory analysis
• Demonstrated experience in quality control
• Commitment for the Company’s ISO program including the quality and food safety of our products.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements

• General maintenance background, attending a maintenance degree program, or manufacturing experience
• Self-Motivated
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have experience in team-based manufacturing environment
• Take direction from supervisor
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be accurate and consistent in performing duties
• Have basic computer skills

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must be able to work in high temperature environment with exposure to fluctuating temperatures indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis from floor to shoulder.
• Must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment, including the repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways.
• Must not be afraid of working heights and be able to ascend and descend ladders and in aerial lifts, as appropriate.
• Must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment, including the repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways.

The Green River Distilling Company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Green River Distilling Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person