Materials Assistant

Sazerac; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Materials Assistant in Lewiston, ME to ensure production materials are available, maintain accurate inventory, and coordinate with suppliers.

You will support purchasing and production activities, participate in cycle counts, and contribute to safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory, materials, purchasing, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; manufacturing experience valuable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels for production components and coordinate material releases with suppliers to maintain schedules.
• Process receipts, production bookings, and inventory transactions; perform cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Support purchasing by assisting with purchase orders and supplier communications.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Cycle counts

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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

As a Materials Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the materials needed for production are available when and where they're needed. You'll help maintain accurate inventory, coordinate with suppliers, and support purchasing and production activities that keep operations running efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and working across teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Monitor inventory levels for production components (including bottles, caps, and labels) and coordinate material releases with suppliers to maintain production schedules.
• Process material receipts, production bookings, and inventory transactions while maintaining accurate inventory records through cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Support purchasing activities by assisting with purchase orders, supplier communication, and inventory management processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in inventory, materials, purchasing, or a related field.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

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 varydepending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employeeshere.

The hourly range for this role is$20.34 - $30.50.

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.