Distiller - 2nd Shift

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

New Riff Distilling, founded in 2014, is an independently owned Kentucky Bourbon Distillery. We’re a new riff on an old tradition. We focus on Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, as well as offering one of the most robust single-barrel programs in the industry. New Riff is located in Newport, KY, on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We’re open for tours, tastings, experiences, and shopping. We are “respectfully different” from the Bourbon Distilleries that have come before us – offering a unique take on America’s Spirit. Learn more at newriffdistilling.com

JOB SUMMARY:

New Riff is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-focused member to join our Distilling team.

The perfect fit: The ideal candidate for this position must be willing and able to learn processes and procedures quickly, follow written standards of operations, work with minimal supervision, possess strong attention to detail, demonstrate enthusiasm for the work with an engaging, positive attitude, work well in a team or individually, learn day-to-day distilled spirits production, and troubleshoot problems as they arise. Most importantly, the candidate must have strong attention to detail and stay organized in a dynamic environment.

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 12 pm – 8 pm, with occasional weekend work requirements.

Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Includes paid vacation time and flexible sick and personal days. Retirement plan includes 401K access and employer contributions. Starting pay based on experience is $50,000 per year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a model of safety for the operations team, complying with all New Riff safety policies, especially as they relate to Distillery Operations
• Safely and accurately receive, handle, and inventory raw distilling materials
• Operate milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation equipment for a variety of spirit types following written procedures
• Operate transfer equipment for fresh mash, fermented beer, high wines, stillage, and CIP chemicals
• Contribute to Quality Assurance and Quality Control efforts, including sample collection and laboratory analysis of fresh mash, in-process beer, finished beer, and high wines
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the production area
• Assist Barreling Team in filling, handling, transporting, storing, and dumping barrels, as needed
• Support other areas of the Operations Team, from time to time, as directed by your manager

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

Required Education

• High school degree or equivalent education

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Ability to lift 55 lb bags
• Ability to roll/maneuver 50-500 lb barrels
• Ability to work extended periods on your feet in an unconditioned environments
• Active driver's license in good standing, with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience. Driving record is subject to review upon initial hire, and annually thereafter
• Ability to drive a 26’ box truck
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic arithmetic, and computer skills
• Ability to operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Proven ability to work with little to no supervision
• Active participation and adherence to New Riff’s Safety Program

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (Include professional or technical certifications if applicable)

• 3 years of previous distilling or brewing experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidates
• Mechanical, manufacturing, and/or beverage industry experience or education preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position is on the production floor working on your feet in unconditioned environments for an extended period. Daily Routines require the following:

• Adhering to all safety protocols when transporting barrels
• Heavy lifting, including grain bags up to 55 lbs. and rolling/maneuvering barrels up to 500 lbs.
• Repetitive motions
• Pushing, pulling, and maneuvering grain bags, pallets, and barrels

COMPETENCIES:

Work Standards: Sets high standards and well-defined, realistic goals for oneself; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve.

Initiative: Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives.

Quality Oriented: Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

At New Riff Distilling, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. New Riff Distilling is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION:

New Riff cares as much for our people as we do for our whiskey; in fact, we think the two are mutually inclusive. We believe we can only reach our goals by Doing Things Right, by improvising as best we can in our little corner of the world, and by uplifting the quality of life for all who work on it.

Just like our whiskey, we’re a new riff on an old tradition, balancing the best parts of the modern workplace with some of the “old school” values of years past. New Riff offers 100% employer-paid benefits for our team and their families – something only 10% of businesses our size offer.

We understand life happens outside of work, and believe employees and their families deserve time, security, a “better than most” compensation package, and control of their lives. Thus, New Riff offers flexible PTO, competitive “day one” vacation benefits you can actually enjoy, and paid parental leave. We’re young, we’re driven, and we believe in a very simple rule --- if we treat the people right, with respect and fairness, the whiskey will turn out right too.