Processing Technician - Day 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.

1820 Spirits/Boston Brands of Maine, located in Lewiston, Maine, is part of the Sazerac family of companies. 1820 Spririts operates a state-of-the-art facility on ten acres, with the capacity of seven bottling lines.  Sazerac’s vision is to become one of the industry’s most desired places to be.  Sazerac attributes its success to a unique blend of history, culture, brands, relationships, innovation, technology, and most importantly, its people.

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

Overview
Responsible for blending, batching, filtering, transferring, and preparing products to meet bottling schedules using approved formulas and specifications. Manages inventory, tank readings, bulk receiving, and documentation for lab approval. Ensures safety, quality control, and workplace cleanliness.

Pay: Up to $24.00/hour (based on experience), with opportunities for growth
Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating schedule | Day shift (5:45 AM – 6:00 PM)

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements; prioritize safe work practices; report incidents immediately; support inspections and investigations; maintain a clean workspace.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service by supplying spirits on time and within safety, quality, and regulatory standards; resolve issues promptly.
• Adhere to HACCP, SOPs, and company standards; own processes; continuously improve blending, batching, filtering, and quality; ensure compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental practices.
• Create and execute a development plan with your supervisor; improve at least one skill annually and meet performance goals.
• Identify and communicate career goals; build skills aligned with your desired career path.
• Drive KPI performance; follow SOPs and best practices; improve operations, resource use, and quality; communicate across departments; control costs, waste, and inventory.
• Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, GMPs, company procedures, and regulations.
• Model company values; build strong relationships; contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Required Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 + years of relevant experience (minimum)
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial equipment
• Background in manufacturing or warehouse environments
• Knowledge of processing and batching operations
• Stable work history (12+ months in previous roles)

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