Distillery Production Position Virginia Beach, VA

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The Distillers Assistant (DA) assists in all production components of distilled spirits produced at Tarnished Truth Distilling Company. The DA performs daily tasks as requested by Management, including but not limited to: Product development, Product production, Recordkeeping, Equipment maintenance and cleaning, Inventory management, product packaging, and Event coordination and attendance.

The DA is expected to represent the distillery in the absence of management during distillery tours and special events both on and off-premise

Job Role Responsibilities

• Production of all products from grain, mashing, fermentation, distillation, barreling, aging, bottling, and packaging
• Follow all SOPs; including safety and sanitary regulation, and all federal, state, and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest
• Assist in the maintenance/sanitation of the Distillery and equipment to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service
• Follow and promote accident prevention programs to minimize liabilities 
• Assist in managing raw ingredient inventories, ordering, and quality
• Assist in completing all distilled spirits record keeping both federal and state for taxation and warehousing
• Aid with all on and off-premise special events as needed

Job Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of distilled spirits and/or beer manufacturing procedures. This includes fermentation, distilling, barreling, bottling, reporting, and aging.
• Able to understand and apply basic mathematical skills in order to proof spirits
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as required.
• Strong computer skills, to include Excel, Word
• Good attitude and work ethic
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Experience manufacturing distilled spirits or beer
• Experience in manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of state and federal distilled spirits guidelines and laws

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Distilled spirits or beer manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Compensation: Very competitive and comensurate with experience