Assistant Distiller

Job Description:
The successful candidate will aid in distillation, production and bottling operations.

Primary job responsibility will be to operate with the distillery team on a rotating schedule mashing, distilling and bottling. This is a position that requires attention to detail, an understanding of general mathematical concepts, and a desire to learn new things.

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, mash production, distillation, as well as packaging finished spirits. There are also administrative tasks associated with each step of the production process.

Additional responsibilities include constant attention to quality control, organization, sanitary standards, and maintaining a clean working environment at all times.

Working Environment
The position will be required to function in a distillery and/or warehouse environment. The individual will be exposed to the following conditions:

- Loud noise
- Machinery with moving parts
- Variable temperatures on occasion

Essential functions of the Position
- Ability to lift 60 pounds frequently
- Will be required to stand, twist, bend, reach and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to climb multiple stairs frequently
- Must be able to verbally communicate with employees and customers and to respond to verbal commands from others
- Must perform manual dexterity to operate a computer and other job-related equipment
- Must be able to read and decipher distilling/brewing instructions and recipes

Requirements
Self-motivated individual with great organizational skills
Mechanical skills
Food manufacturing or laboratory/hands-on experience is a plus but not required
Plant operation is a plus
Ability to multitask
Computer skills
Must be 21 years of age or older

Additional Information: This is a role with growth potential, and someone able to demonstrate management capability will have an opportunity to advance over time. 

Please submit a resume and cover letter with the details below to jobs@kovaldistillery.com. Please note that resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Along with cover letter, please include the answers to the following questions -
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WITH THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

If you could plan the perfect celebration for yourself, what would it look like?
What would you do with 2 million dollars?
When was the last time you did more than you were asked and what was it?

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

All customers and staff are required to wear a mask inside at all times. Social distancing, capacity limits, and significantly enhanced sanitation protocols will all be enforced for the foreseeable future.

Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
Team management: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:
English

License/Certification:
OSHA 10 (Preferred)