Assistant Distiller
Baltimore City, MD
Full Time
Entry Level
About the Company
Sagamore Spirit is today part of the Disaronno Intl. portfolio, managed by ILLVA Holding group, among the biggest players in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 150 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Sagamore Spirit is a contemporary premium American Rye Whiskey proudly produced in Maryland (Baltimore). We are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey from grain to glass.
Summary:
We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with some experience as a distiller, brewer, wine maker, or equivalent in manufacturing or food processing, who can work well independently and in a team environment. The individual should have a passion for the art and science of making distilled spirits.
If you believe that you would be successful in this role, but don’t feel that you’re qualified, we want you to apply. We are committed to training and building up anyone's skill set. Passion for this industry is the most important factor in building a thriving career at Sagamore Spirit.
Scope of Position but not limited to:
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Sagamore Whiskey, LLC. are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
Sagamore Spirit is today part of the Disaronno Intl. portfolio, managed by ILLVA Holding group, among the biggest players in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 150 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Sagamore Spirit is a contemporary premium American Rye Whiskey proudly produced in Maryland (Baltimore). We are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey from grain to glass.
Summary:
We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with some experience as a distiller, brewer, wine maker, or equivalent in manufacturing or food processing, who can work well independently and in a team environment. The individual should have a passion for the art and science of making distilled spirits.
If you believe that you would be successful in this role, but don’t feel that you’re qualified, we want you to apply. We are committed to training and building up anyone's skill set. Passion for this industry is the most important factor in building a thriving career at Sagamore Spirit.
Scope of Position but not limited to:
- Production process, from grain selection all the way to the barrel:
- Grain – Receive grain trucks of corn, rye, barley; ensuring proper quality prior to acceptance
- Milling – ensuring proper grind size and quantity for each grain type and recipe
- Mashing – operate the cooker to produce a consistent, quality mash
- Distilling – operate column still with two doublers and operate pot still
- Blending – precise calculation, measurement, and process control in spirit blending
- Proofing – precise calculation, measurement, and process control for bottling and barreling
- Record keeping – maintain precise production logs of every process operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing - all equipment and production workspaces
- Maintenance of production equipment in conjunction with maintenance manager and distillers
- Comfortable with professional interaction with public and private guests
- Over the age of 21
- Willing and able to rotate through weekday, weekend, evening, and overnight shifts.
- Able to access areas outlined in scope of position with proper safety precautions.
- Ability to lift 55 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to be on your feet for long hours
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to trouble shoot
- Enjoys working with hands, mechanical background
- Detail-oriented, analytically competent, and proficient in Microsoft Excel
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Sagamore Whiskey, LLC. are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
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