Production Technician - Indeed Hiring Event

Sazerac Company; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning company as a Production Technician at a state-of-the-art distillery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring product quality and safety while operating advanced bottling equipment. With competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those eager to grow their career in the spirits industry. You will be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and offers numerous promotional opportunities. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Quarterly Bonuses

Night Shift Premium

Qualifications

• Ability to work on your feet and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate bottling equipment and monitor production processes.
• Ensure product quality and maintain cleanliness in the bottling area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork Trucks

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.

Company/Location Overview

Northwest Ordinance Distilling

707 NW Ordinance Ln

New Albany, IN 47150

Thank you for your interest in Northwest Ordinance Distilling (NOD), our first ever facility in the Hoosier state, and the newest facility in the Sazerac manufacturing network.We operate 24/7, primarily producing and bottling Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and other famous spirit brands (99 Brand, Parrot Bay, Dr. McGillicuddy’s, etc.). Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement, our entire plant team strives to accomplish our vision:

Build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team in the Sazerac Manufacturing Network.

At NOD, we are in search of talented individuals who have a strong desire to develop and hone technically sound manufacturing processes, while seizing the opportunity to grow their career and personal development. We believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and ability to work as a team combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Production Technicians at Northwest Ordinance Distilling are responsible for operating bottling equipment, monitoring production processes, ensuring product quality, performing maintenance tasks, and maintaining cleanliness of the bottling area. Production Technicians work in small teams were relationships and teamwork help drive the success of the facility.

Job Highlights:

• Starting pay from $20.03 to $22.25 before nightshift premium
• $2 per hour premium for team members working nightshifts
• Quarterly bonuses based on department and plant performance of up to $1700
• Full benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short/long-term disability, spending accounts, 401k employer match, and more
• 3-weeks of PTO available from hire date
• 12-hour shifts (6:45am-7pm) or (6:45pm-7:00am) on an alternating 2-2-3 schedule
• Numerous promotional opportunities within tier-pay structure (Tiers 1-4); learn and gain skills to “tier-up”

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

• Ensure adherence to all Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Understand and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and best practices to ensure quality standards and performance metrics are met
• Perform equipment set-up, lubrication, changeover, and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ability to operate industrial equipment (fork trucks)

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to work on your feet, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling and squatting
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating machinery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and near moving mechanical parts
• Ability to work in environments with high noise levels
• Ability to work in wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
• Ability to work overtime if necessary

If you have not already, please remember to sign up for the virtual event here: Sazerac - Northwest Ordinance Distilling Virtual Interview Event

Min

USD $17.80/Hr.

Max

USD $26.70/Hr.