Distiller Apprentice / I — Craft & Scale Spirits

Middle West Spirits LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Middle West Spirits in Columbus, OH seeks a skilled Distiller to join our growing team. The position can be filled at either the Distiller Apprentice or Distiller I level based on experience.

You will help produce high-quality spirits through all stages—from mashing and fermentation to distillation—in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Responsibilities include operating distillation systems, performing start-up/shut-down, maintaining logs, and ensuring cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends, with overtime as needed.
• Previous manufacturing, brewing, food production, mechanical, agricultural, or industrial experience, highly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in process operations.
• Ability to complete production documentation accurately and obtain/maintain applicable certifications and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor mashing, fermentation, utility, and column distillation systems.
• Start up, shut down, clean, and change over production equipment.
• Perform product transfers, hose setups, tank routing, and Clean-in-Place procedures.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and production flow.
• Complete production logs, shift documentation, checks, and records accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and production-ready work areas through routine sanitation and housekeeping.
• Support routine equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow all established safety policies, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Process operations

Job description

Middle West Spirits in Columbus, OH seeks a skilled Distiller to join our growing team. The position can be filled at either the Distiller Apprentice or Distiller I level based on experience.

You will help produce high-quality spirits through all stages—from mashing and fermentation to distillation—in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Responsibilities include operating distillation systems, performing start-up/shut-down, maintaining logs, and ensuring cleanliness.