Utility 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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, 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.

Join a hands-on production team where quality, safety, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Utility Operator, you’ll play a key role in the production, bottling, and shipping of spirits by operating essential equipment and supporting daily warehouse operations. This role offers the opportunity to build skills across multiple areas of manufacturing while contributing to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate production, bottling, filtering, and material handling equipment to support the safe and efficient production and shipment of spirits.
• Ensure products are produced according to specifications by following SOPs, quality standards, and safety procedures at all times.
• Support bottling and warehouse operations through cross-training and collaboration across departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while reporting safety concerns, accidents, and near misses immediately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve bottling line performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment and safely

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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