Distillery Operator- Woodford Reserve

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structures

Premium benefits

Job summary

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd. is seeking a distillery operator for their facility in Versailles, Kentucky. The successful candidate will manage all core functions related to distilling, including milling, fermentation, and filling barrels. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate attention to detail along with physical stamina.

Responsibilities include monitoring boiler operations, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers a premium employee experience with equitable benefits designed for a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physically able to lift and push over 100 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform milling, yeasting, mashing, fermentation, and distillation.
• Monitor boiler operations and respond to alarms.
• Assist in barrel unloading and filling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related science

Tools

Salesforce platform

Job description

The distillery operator will perform all duties related to milling, yeasting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and barrel filling under minimal supervision in accordance with standard operating procedures and government regulations. Monitor boiler operations, respond to alarms and troubleshoot issues with maintenance support. In addition to the core responsibilities of the distillery, the distillery operators will unload grain, load slop trucks, prepare ingredients for R&D as needed, and perform daily, weekly and annual sanitation duties. This role will work overtime and/or alternate schedules to ensure coverage for planned and unplanned absences (including but not limited to vacation, leave, call-offs, etc.) as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of grain unloading, milling, yeasting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and barrel fill operations per the standard operating procedures.
• Monitor boiler room operations and collaborate with maintenance team to resolve issues.
• Monitor by-products levels and coordinate and execute tanker load out according to schedule.
• Leverage distillery schedule to ensure proper time for fermentation and distillation.
• Closely track plant metrics and operational performance, responding and troubleshooting alarms and resolving issues.
• Ensure all three pot distillation processes meet regulatory requirements and adhere to the standard operating procedures, maintaining accurate records and specified proof.
• Assist in barrel unload, inspect and cooper barrels as needed prior to and during barrel fill, and assist in loading the barrel truck.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned to meet business and operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, multiply, subtract, etc.).
• Physically able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach upward/downward, crouch, and ascend/descend stairs/ramps/ladders, including climbing heights up to 40 or 50 feet, repeatedly over the course of each nightly shift.
• Physically able to push and pull over 100 pounds.
• Physically able to tolerate exposure to the following conditions: cold, heat, coal conveyor & height (40’-50’).

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or other related science discipline.
• Experience with the Salesforce platform.

Benefits

Total Rewards at Brown‑Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown‑Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown‑Forman Corporation 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.