Porchjam Distillery is Louisiana's largest commercial production distillery, and we are looking to hire 1-2 distillers to help us in our growth plans. We are a national scale producer, with exciting products planned and we are hoping to find committed professionals to come along on our journey with us. Please assess the job description for reference. Look forward to hearing from you.
Job Description Position Title: Distiller
Reports To: CEO
Start Date: Immediate
Location: New Orleans/Thibodaux
Summary
The Distiller will manage and assist in all distilling operations in Porchjam Distillery, at either one of their two facilities, in New Orleans and Thibodaux, LA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Grain and materials sourcing, handling and milling
Managing mashing and separation operations
Oversight of all fermentation processes
Managing all distilling processes, including:
o Pot still distillation o Column still distillation processes o Managing cuts and receiving of finished alcohols
High-proof alcohol management and proofing o Filtration of finished alcohols o Organoleptics and QA/analysis of finished product
Managing fulfillment processes, including:
o Bottling
o Labeling o Capping o Casing and pre-distribution processes
Records keeping, essential administration and QC
Manage all cleaning & sanitation processes in-house
General administrative tasks, including:
o Materials orders, filing and paperwork duties
o Production staff management o Assisting in contract production planning
Contribute to product development and planning
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum of 3-4 years direct experience in distilling operations
Solid understanding of theoretical distilling techniques and their practical application
Understanding of process equipment and hands-on problem solving
Experience in product analysis and quality control techniques
Excellent communication skills
Genuine team player who excels in growth environments
• Openness to learning and critical thinking
Desired Personality Traits
Self-starter, relationship builder (internal and external stakeholders), proactive, self- sufficient, self-aware, confident, strong communicator, detail-oriented, passionate for continuously improving, organized and collaborative.
Compensation
Compensation commensurate based on experience, benefits included. Please forward communication to: hr@porch-jam.com
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Porchjam Distillation does not discriminate against
applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran
status, disability, domestic violence victim status, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil
partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or because of any other
status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.