Distillery Operator

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Distillery Operator to join our team at Brown-Forman Corporation. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our distillery, from grain unloading to barrel filling.

• Perform all aspects of grain unloading, milling, yeasting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and barrel fill operations per standard operating procedures
• Monitor boiler room operations and collaborate with maintenance team to resolve issues
• Monitor by-products levels and coordinate and execute tanker load out according to schedule
• Leverage distillery schedule to ensure proper time for fermentation and distillation
• Closely track plant metrics and operational performance, responding and troubleshooting alarms and resolving issues
• Ensure all three pot distillation processes meet regulatory requirements and adhere to standard operating procedures, maintaining accurate records and specified proof
• Assist in barrel unload, inspect and cooper barrels as needed prior to and during barrel fill, and assist in loading the barrel truck
• Perform general sanitation duties and other tasks as assigned and job conditions require

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, multiply, subtract, etc.)
• Proficient in Google Suite (Sheets, Forms, Mail, etc.)
• Physically able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach upward/downward, crouch, and ascend/descend stairs/ramps/ladders, including climbing heights up to 40 or 50 feet, repeatedly over the course of each nightly shift
• Physically able to push and pull over 100 pounds
• Physically able to tolerate exposure to the following conditions: cold, heat, coal conveyor & height (40'-50')

• Previous distillery experience
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or other related science discipline
• Experience with the Salesforce platform

This position will work on the night shift, 8pm - 8am, with a 4 on 4 off schedule, and the hourly pay rate is $27.00 plus shift differential.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.