Title (External) Aging Warehouse Technician - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bourbon production is seeking an Aging Warehouse Technician. This role involves maintaining and transferring aging barrels, operating safely in various conditions, and ensuring proper procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma, stable work history, and effective teamwork skills. Join a renowned distillery with a strong reputation for quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of stable, safe work history.
• Flexibility for shifts including weekends and overtime.
• Successful DOT physical required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, check, and transfer aging barrels and spirits.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and perform physical tasks.
• Review daily reports for accuracy and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Company/Location Overview

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes legends such as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational facility producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site. It is a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The distillery has won 17 titles since 2000 from publications like Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast. Named "Brand Innovator of the Year" by Whisky Magazine in 2015, it has garnered over 300 awards for its premium whiskies. The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies.

For more information, visit buffalotracedistillery.com or sazerac.com.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Buffalo Trace Distillery is seeking applicants for the position of Aging Warehouse Technician, shift production. The starting salary is $27.10 per hour.

We are looking for dependable and motivated individuals to join our team in the Barrel Warehouse. Responsibilities include maintaining, checking, and transferring aging barrels and spirits efficiently and accurately, operating safely and timely to uphold our reputation for producing the world's best-tasting bourbon.

Candidates must be able to physically perform all aspects of the job, including:

• Rolling 500 lb barrels
• Lifting 50 lbs regularly and 65 lbs occasionally from floor to shoulder height, using proper equipment when necessary
• Climbing at least nine flights of stairs
• Standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and walking
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions and in non-temperature-controlled areas
• Maintaining good balance on uneven surfaces
• Having acceptable vision and hearing (or corrected)
• Fitting into small spaces (ricks)
• Rolling barrels for entry or withdrawal from the warehouse
• Reviewing daily reports for accuracy
• Checking barrels for leaks and following proper procedures
• Handling barrels alone due to space constraints
• Using warehouse equipment like escalators, elevators, grasshoppers, rickers, and low-raters
• Driving company vehicles, including passing DOT physical
• Operating hand tools (crowbars, hammers)
• Working at heights and in team environments with a focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Applying problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Performing basic math functions
• Maintaining sanitation and safety standards

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Stable, safe work history with at least one year of experience
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and overtime
• DOT recertification (site-specific)
• Teamwork attitude
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Good attendance and safety record
• Successful DOT physical
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Salary Range

Minimum: USD $24.96/hour; maximum varies.