Processing Operator

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

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies.  The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies.

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

The Processing Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient batching/filtration of liquid products, loading/unloading of bulk liquids, and documentation of these activities according to the standards set by Federal, State, Local Agencies, and company policies.

This position has a starting salary of $28.97 per hour and is part of a collectively bargained unit.  Specific duties include safely operating and maintaining machinery and equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent walking and climbing stairs, accurately maintaining required paperwork, and cleaning equipment and work area.  Work environment may not be climate controlled.

Required Qualification for the Position

• Minimum education level of High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Proven stable, safe work history with excellent attendance record
• Must have the ability to solve complex math problems including fractions, ratios, percentages, and volume measurements
• Must be able to work flexible shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Preferred Qualification for the Position

• Undergraduate degree and/or at least 2 years experience in a fast-paced production environment utilizing batching/filtration
• Proficient with computer systems including MS Office products
• Working knowledge of processing equipment
• Proven record of safety and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices
• Experience using manufacturing software