General Labor

Sazerac Company; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company is hiring a General Laborer to support daily operations across the log yard, stave yard, and dry kiln areas. You will assist with material handling, inventory movement, equipment support, and site upkeep in an outdoor team environment.

The role offers exposure to yard operations, including log handling, inventory management, and environmental cleanup, with starting pay of $18/hr plus shift differential. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot, humid, and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload log trucks, dry kilns, and by‑products while supporting daily yard and inventory operations
• Assist with feeding the stave mill, pulling log tags, and supporting log buyers and kiln operations
• Support environmental cleanup efforts and maintain safe, organized work areas throughout the yard
• Assist with handling and tracking inventory materials across log yard and stave storage operations
• Operate or assist with heavy equipment and perform general labor duties in varying outdoor weather conditions

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The General Laborer supports daily operations across the log yard, stave yard, and dry kiln areas by assisting with material handling, inventory movement, equipment support, and site upkeep. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating in a team environment, and supporting multiple areas of production operations. Team members in this role gain exposure to all aspects of yard operations, including log handling, kiln support, inventory management, and environmental cleanup activities. The position plays an important role in keeping operations safe, organized, and running efficiently.

What You’ll Do:

• Load and unload log trucks, dry kilns, and by‑products while supporting daily yard and inventory operations
• Assist with feeding the stave mill, pulling log tags, and supporting log buyers and kiln operations
• Support environmental cleanup efforts and maintain safe, organized work areas throughout the yard
• Assist with handling and tracking inventory materials across log yard and stave storage operations
• Operate or assist with heavy equipment and perform general labor duties in varying outdoor weather conditions

Starting Pay: $18/hr + shift differential

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot, humid, and cold environments

Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience working in outdoor production, lumber, or wood products

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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.