Night Shift Distillery Technician - Lean Ops

Deep Eddy Vodka; Bardstown (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental & Vision eligibility

FSA/HSA

401K match

EAP

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, KY seeks a Distillery Technician for night shifts (6p–6a) in a 3+3+1 pattern. You will run distillery processes, support maintenance, and contribute to Lean Manufacturing initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires a technical degree and 2+ years in spirits or similar industry, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the distilled spirits or equivalent industry, with experience operating and troubleshooting automated control systems required.
• Successful completion of Bennett Mechanical Test required.
• Distilled Spirits Certificate or Lean/Continuous Improvement certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, self-directed work team with focus on improving every day.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to learn and adopt new operational techniques.
• Analytical skills with data collection and analysis to present solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Technical writing experience developing SOPs and other written correspondence.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft systems such as Outlook, Excel.
• Forklift certification and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of distillery operations from grain receipt to distillate production.
• Cross-train to perform all distillery technician tasks with high proficiency.
• Operate the wastewater pretreatment plant and related equipment.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling with cistern room operations.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage visitors and partners to share distillation knowledge and Heaven Hill’s product portfolio.

Skills

Forklift certification

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

Two-year technical degree

Distilled Spirits Certificate or Lean/CI certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, KY seeks a Distillery Technician for night shifts (6p–6a) in a 3+3+1 pattern. You will run distillery processes, support maintenance, and contribute to Lean Manufacturing initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires a technical degree and 2+ years in spirits or similar industry, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.