Production Technician Barton 1792 Distillery

Sazerac Beverages North America; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverages company seeks Production Technicians to operate bottling equipment, ensure product quality, and maintain safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and have experience in a manufacturing environment. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

12 paid holidays

Vacation time

Full benefits package

401k employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial bottling equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure product quality and adhere to safety policies.
• Continuously seek improvements in performance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Manual dexterity

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What Will You Be Doing?

Job Description

Production Technicians are responsible for operating bottling equipment, monitoring production processes, ensuring product quality, performing routine line maintenance, and maintaining cleanliness of the Production Floor. Production Technicians work in small teams, where relationships and teamwork drive the success of the facility.

Additional Responsibilities for the Production Technician include, but are not limited to:

• Operate industrial equipment (may include but not limited to fork trucks, palletizers, labelers, fillers, and other equipment used in a bottling manufacturing facility)

• Perform equipment set-up, lubrication, line changeovers, and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

• Adhere to all Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Own the standard operating procedures for the job and perform in accordance with standards

• Continuously seek ways to improve performance and quality-driven actions that lead to award-winning results

What Can You Look Forward To?

Job Highlights

• Starting pay: $26.78/hour, with yearly increases of $1 for the first 3-years of employment

• 12 paid holidays and vacation

• Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k employer match, tuition reimbursement, and more

What Are We Looking For?

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Flexibility to work any shift with overtime on weekends

  • 1st shift: 7am-3pm

  • 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm

  • 3rd shift: 11pm-7am

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel and squat

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance

• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating machinery

• Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Salary info:

$26.78 - $26.78 / hr