Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Buffalo Trace Distillery, a National Historic Landmark and the most award-winning distillery in the world, is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, with a rich distilling tradition that dates back to 1787. We take great pride in our world class customer service, making the finest quality products, and providing customers, tourists and business travelers with a unique, enriching experience not found at any other distillery in the world.

The Laboratory Technician evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications. Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance. Participates in and leads problem solving activities.

• Ensure activities, processes, and products are compliant with government agencies' regulatory requirements including OSHA, TTB, and EPA.
• Work with internal and external customers by ensuring all quality and food safety systems are followed and properly documented. Help to identify issues with internal or external customer service and work to put corrective actions in place. Serve as a professional and friendly point of contact between vendors and Buffalo Trace Distillery.
• Participate in writing, organizing and updating lab procedures. Follow all work instructions and provide feedback on laboratory specifications. Assist with cleaning and organizing the lab. Provide input for lab design efficiency, ergonomics, and safety.
• Audit and provide feedback on quality checks and procedures being performed by front line members. Provide feedback and support process improvements at the departments level. Participate as a member of the internal quality/food safety audit team.
• Champion formalized problem solving methods. Participate in and lead problem solving activities to standardize and improve processes. Partner with the production areas to identify key quality and food safety improvement areas and help drive process improvements.
• Implement PDS for self-development that will emphasize improvement in at least one competency per year and better performance against position description outcomes.
• Develop a Career Plan that will allow me to achieve career development and/or advancement.
• Support the quality organization and the broader operation in achieving operational excellence through championing problem solving, implementing sustainable processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain solid professional working relationships both inside and outside the company. Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values.

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MUST

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• At least 21 years of age
• Chemistry or related degree
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Yes Lab/QC or related experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• 2 Year Degree Required

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's Degree
• Yes Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall