Aging Warehouse Technician - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Sazerac Company as an Aging Warehouse Technician at Buffalo Trace Distillery. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and transferring barrels while adhering to safety standards. This position calls for a positive attitude, teamwork, and a commitment to quality, ensuring that the highest standards in bourbon production are met.

Qualifications

• Proven stable, safe work history with excellent attendance.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Successful completion of a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and transfer aging warehouse barrels efficiently.
• Perform physical tasks including rolling 500 lb barrels.
• Follow safety protocols and report risks immediately.

Skills

Teamwork attitude

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Company/Location Overview

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site. It is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from notable publications such as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine, and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies.

For more information, please visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com or www.sazerac.com.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Buffalo Trace Distillery is currently seeking applicants for Aging Warehouse Technician, shift production employment, with a starting salary of $27.10 per hour.

We are looking for dependable and motivated people to join the outstanding team that produces some of the highest quality products in the world working in the Barrel Warehouse. Work may include maintaining, checking, and transferring aging warehouse barrels and spirits efficiently and accurately. Operate in a safe and timely manner to ensure the distillery continues to produce, consistently, the best-tasting bourbon in the world.

Be able to physically perform all aspects of the position, including but not limited to:

• Rolling 500 lb barrels
• Lifting 50 lbs regularly and 65 lbs occasionally from floor to shoulder height, using proper equipment or team assistance when necessary
• Climbing a minimum of nine (9) flights of stairs in succession
• Standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and walking continuously
• Working outside in various weather conditions and in areas that are not temperature-controlled
• Maintaining good balance on uneven surfaces
• Having acceptable (or corrected) visual acuity and depth perception
• Having acceptable (or corrected) hearing
• Fitting into small spaces (ricks)
• Rolling barrels for entry into the warehouse or withdrawal for processing
• Reviewing daily reports for accuracy in barrel entry and withdrawal
• Checking barrels for leaks and following proper procedures to prevent liquid loss
• Manoeuvring barrels in ricks alone due to space limitations
• Operating warehouse equipment such as escalators, elevators, grasshoppers, rickers, and low-raters
• Driving company-owned vehicles, including passing a DOT physical
• Using hand tools like crowbars and hammers effectively
• Working at heights or in high areas without fear
• Working in a team environment with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Applying problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Performing basic math functions
• Maintaining a clean, organized work area
• Following safety protocols, reporting risks, near misses, or injuries immediately
• Understanding GMPs, safety, and quality standards, and reacting effectively to issues

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Proven stable, safe work history with excellent attendance; at least one year of work experience
• Ability to work flexible shifts (1st shift), including weekends and overtime
• DOT recertification (site-specific)
• Teamwork attitude
• Ability to read, write, and understand English related to job tasks
• Effective communication skills and ability to develop rapport with stakeholders
• Good attendance and safety records
• Successful DOT physical
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Salary Range

Minimum: USD $24.96 per hour

Maximum: [Information incomplete]