Production Assistant

Position:  Production

Pay/Position Status:  Depends on qualifications/experience and is Full time

Willie’s Distillery is a fast growing, small batch distillery located on Main Street in Ennis, Montana. Our mission is to make World Class Spirits for World Class Individuals. We use fresh mountain water straight from the source, and find our grains and ingredients from small Montana farms and growers ranging from a local apiary to the barley fields of the Montana Highline.

Job Summary:

At the direction of the Head Distiller, complete the activities and processes involved in the production of distillate and distillate by-products in the Willie’s Distillery, Inc. facility. Position assists in monitoring and documenting batch process operations. Production will also be involved in inventory management and record keeping. Candidate should be motivated and willing to learn with a strong work ethic. Must be reliable and willing to work flexible hours including 2nd shift.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• ·        Grinding and weighing grains, following a recipe
• ·        Understanding basic scientific principles of extracting sugars from grain
• ·        Taking readings off scientific instruments and pumping mash into fermenters at set temperatures
• ·        Use tri-clamps, hoses and mechanical pumps
• ·        Reading and monitoring hydrometers and pressure/temperature gauges
• ·        Determining if the still is running efficiently and cleanly
• ·        Understanding basic algebra and the meaning behind ABV and Proof
• ·        Sampling and dumping into preselected barrels for blending into the final product
• ·        Filtering and proofing, running and setting up pumps
• ·        Mix, color and pH balancing cream liquors
• ·        Lifting and moving empty and full barrels either by hand, with a forklift, pallet jack or hand truck
• ·        Dumping, filling, swelling barrels and adjusting hoops on barrels and measuring items to be blended
• ·        Cleaning entire production area, including washing mash tun, still, fermenters, floors, drains, etc. on a weekly basis
• ·        Perform any additional duties as required or requested by the Production Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• ·        Experience in the distillation process or related industry is a plus, but not necessary
• ·        Strong mechanical ability with problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• ·        Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• ·        Valid driver's license with clean and insurable driving record is required
• ·        Successful completion of background verification and checks, if needed
• ·        Forklift certification or ability to pass a forklift certification course
• ·        Ability to pass random drug and controlled substance screening without notice of such screening, as deemed necessary by Willie’s Distillery, Inc. or other governing agencies
• ·        Must be 21 years or older

To Apply:  Submit resume to gm@williesdistillery.com, through ZipRecruiter, or in person.