Spirits Production Assistant

Latitude Beverage Company; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude Beverage Company is seeking a Spirits Production Assistant to support post-distillation production activities including receiving, blending, proofing, filtration, and barrel finishing for vodka and whiskey.

The role focuses on rectification, finishing and compliance with opportunities to learn sensory evaluation and batch preparation for bottling. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in a fast-paced environment. 30-40 hrs/week with competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in spirits production, blending and quality control.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physically active environment.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Comfort working with numbers and precise procedures.
• Willingness to learn hands-on tasks and distillery processes.
• Knowledge of Google Sheets and basic software tools.
• Willingness to learn distillery management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist blending operations for vodka and whiskey according to specs.
• Support proofing activities with measurements and dilution calculations.
• Operate blending tanks, pumps, and bottling systems.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces and equipment.
• Participate in barrel sampling, labeling and data recording.
• Record barrel movements and contribute to inventory management.
• Maintain logs for batching, proofing, filtration and operations.
• Assist with regulatory recordkeeping and traceability.

Skills

Spirit production

Attention to detail

Documentation

Numbers & measurements

Google Sheets

Distillery software

Education

Background in beverage production/food science/chemistry/fermentation

Tools

Google Sheets

Distillery management software

Job description

Job Title: Spirits Production Assistant (Full-Time)

Department: Production / Operations

Location: Latitude Beverage- 275 Ferris Ave, Suite B Rumford, RI 02916

Reports To: Spirits Production Supervisor

Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Position Summary

Latitude Beverage - the fast-growing wine & spirits company behind award-winning brands including Wheel Horse Whiskey, Copper & Cask and Buddys American Vodka - is seeking a Spirits Production Assistant to support all post-distillation production activities, including receiving, blending, proofing, filtration, cask finishing, and quality control for both vodka and whiskey. This hands-on role focuses on rectification, finishing, and compliance, not distillation. The position will also participate in barrel sampling, sensory evaluation, and batch preparation for bottling.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to launch a career in the spirits industry and gain knowledge in spirits production.

Key Responsibilities

Rectifying & Blending

• Assist with blending operations for vodka and whiskey according to production specifications.
• Support proofing activities, including accurate measurement, dilution calculations, and compliance checks.
• Help operate blending tanks, pumps, and bottling systems.
• Maintain an orderly workplace by cleaning sample cups, tasting glasses, pitchers, pumps, and tanks.

Barrel Work & Finishing

• Participate in barrel sampling, including pulling samples, labeling, recording data, and supporting sensory evaluations.
• Assist with barrel dumping, refilling, rinsing, and transfers
• Monitor finishing tanks and barrels for maturity, color, aroma, and consistency
• Record barrel movements and contribute to barrel inventory management.

Quality Control & Sensory

• Conduct routine sensory checks of vodka and whiskey under supervision.
• Perform clarity, proof, aroma, and color assessments.
• Help prepare and document sample panels for internal review.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate logs for batching, proofing, filtration, and barrel operations.
• Support TTB-compliant gauging, inventory, and finished product documentation.
• Assist with traceability and batch tracking for all rectified spirits.

Production Support

• Prepare batches for bottling, including filtration, tank/barrel verification, and staging.
• Assist with receiving bulk spirits and raw materials.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of tanks, hoses, pumps, and work areas.
• Safely use production equipment, pallet jacks, and other handling tools.
• Assist with bottling operations as needed.

QualificationsRequired

• Genuine interest in spirits and whiskey production, blending and quality control.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physically active environment.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation habits.
• Comfort working with numbers, measurements, and precise procedures.
• Clear communication and willingness to learn hands-on tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Google suite of software, especially Google Sheets
• Ability and willingness to learn distillery management software

Preferred

• Background in beverage production, food science, chemistry, fermentation, or a related field.
• Experience in a distillery, brewery, or winery environment.
• Sensory evaluation experience or strong sensory acuity.
• Forklift certification or willingness to train.

What You Will Learn

• Whiskey and vodka rectification techniques.
• Barrel sampling, evaluation, and inventory management.
• Blending, proofing, and filtration processes for multiple spirit types.
• Quality control and sensory evaluation methods.
• Regulatory compliance and TTB recordkeeping.
• Production planning, batch preparation, and bottling readiness.

Schedule & Compensation

• 30-40 hours/week; occasional early or late shifts based on production demands.
• Competitive hourly wage
• Potential path to salaried employment based on performance.
• Monday through Friday workweek.No evenings or weekends required.