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New Riff Distillery

Distiller - 2nd Shift

Newport, KY · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation equipment for a variety of spirit types following written procedures * Operate transfer equipment for fresh mash, fermented beer, high wines ...

New Riff Distillery

Distiller - 2nd Shift

Newport, KY · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation equipment for a variety of spirit types following written procedures * Operate transfer equipment for fresh mash, fermented beer, high wines ...

New Riff Distillery

Distiller - 2nd Shift

Newport, KY · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation equipment for a variety of spirit types following written procedures * Operate transfer equipment for fresh mash, fermented beer, high wines ...

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What jobs use distillation?

Jobs that involve distillation include chemical engineers, process technicians, and laboratory scientists working in industries such as petrochemicals, alcohol production, and pharmaceuticals. These roles require knowledge of distillation equipment, safety protocols, and process optimization to separate or purify liquids. Skills in chemical processing and familiarity with distillation apparatus are essential for these positions.

Is distillation a hard job?

Distillation jobs involve operating and maintaining distillation equipment, which requires attention to safety protocols, technical skills, and sometimes working in challenging environments. The difficulty level depends on the complexity of the process and the level of experience required, but it generally involves hands-on work and adherence to safety standards.

What is the difference between Distillation vs Chemical Technician?

AspectDistillationChemical Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized training in distillation processesAssociate's degree or higher in chemistry or related field; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing plants, or refineries involving process operationsLaboratories, manufacturing facilities, and industrial settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in chemical, petroleum, and beverage industriesAcross chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries

Distillation involves operating and maintaining distillation equipment to separate mixtures, often requiring specialized training. Chemical Technicians support laboratory and production processes, including testing and quality control. While both roles work in chemical environments, distillation focuses on process operation, whereas Chemical Technicians handle broader laboratory tasks.

Do you need a degree to be a distillation specialist?

A degree is not strictly required to become a distillation specialist, but many employers prefer candidates with a background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related fields. Relevant skills, experience with laboratory equipment, and certifications can also be important for this role.

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Infographic showing various Distillation job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Bottling Supervisor - The Glenmore Distillery

Sazerac Company

Owensboro, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Sazerac rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview
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.
Company/Location Overview
The Glenmore Distillery has been a fixture in the Owensboro Community since the late 1800s. During Prohibition, The Glenmore Distillery was fortunate enough to be one of four distilleries in the country allowed to operate on a limited scale for medicinal necessity.
In March of 2009 the Sazerac Company purchased the distillery and reprised the name The Glenmore Distillery. The distillery boasts one of the largest and most modern bottling facilities in the country and continues to be a sizable employer in the city of Owensboro, KY.
The Sazerac Company's vision is to become one of the industry's most desired places to be. The company attributes its success to a unique blend of history, culture, brands, relationships, innovation, technology, and most importantly, its people.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Bottling Supervisor
The Bottling Supervisor is responsible for supervisory/leadership responsibilities in the Bottling Department. These include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversees operations of assigned bottling lines to effectively and efficiently ensure completion of production schedules within safety, quality, budgetary and regulatory guidelines. Provides technical assistance to operators and line employees. Coordinates necessary maintenance actions to maintain production quality and efficiency. Works with Bottling Manager and bottling maintenance team to implements operational and mechanical improvements. Evaluates production efficiency and cost; plans, organizes, directs, monitors and evaluates production on assigned lines; directs improvements and corrective action plans. Establishes work schedules
  • Monitors and enforces all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Provides leadership to the safety program for the Bottling department through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents. Assists in the investigation of EH&S incidents to determine and address root cause. Understand and comply with safety requirements of position; keep safety top of mind at all times and prevent co-workers from working unsafely. Report all safety concerns and all accidents and near misses immediately. Participate in safety inspections an
  • Trains and supervises assigned bottling line employees to improve skills and performance of all employees in the Bottling Department. Motivates and manages employees to product quality products within quality and efficiency guidelines. Evaluates employee performance and skill level to determine skill improvement needs and develops improvement plans to address. Creates and develops a personal development plan with Bottling Manager to improve a skill/competency that will develop personal skills and improve performance. Improve at least one skill each year as agreed with supervisor. Deliver on performance against outcomes.
  • Continuously improve the quality of processes, products, services and the culture in which we work. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Analyzes and resolves problems relating to product quality in a timely manner to avoid need for rework.
  • Provide support to the New Product Development Team in developing new products within timelines and budgets. Provides input to evaluate equipment capabilities and capital expenditure requirements. Works with the management team to implement new initiatives including new products and packages. Coordinate work with other departments to maintain product quality and production efficiency. Ensure that defect free products are scheduled, produced and shipped, in full and on time to meet customer demand.
  • Meets and exceeds customer expectations through supervision of assigned bottling lines to deliver product on time within budget and to meet quality specifications. Resolves production related problems.
  • Recommend ideas to reduce costs. Ensure production efficiency within cost standards. Tracks efficiencies, quality and production data to improve yields and throughput without sacrificing quality. Analyzes and resolves problems related to efficiency, processes, material, scrap and waste.
  • Provides leadership to assigned bottling line teams in a manner consistent with the culture of the company. Ensures employees are treated fairly and with respect. Creates a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Participates in efforts to address issues identified through climate surveys and make the Company a Best Place to Work. Behave as described by our core values of Integrity and Trust, Ethics and Values, Building Team Spirit, Fairness, Caring, Results, Managing and Measuring, Action Oriented, Priority Setting and Total Quality Management.
  • Ensures all Bottling operations meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA and TTB regulations. Takes immediate corrective action when needed to stay in compliance. Perform job in a responsible manner and in compliance with Company procedures and applicable rules and regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Proficient in using computer systems, including MS Office products
  • Proven ability to communicate with all levels in an organization
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Working knowledge of high speed bottling equipment
  • Previous experience as a supervisor in a fast paced production environment
  • A proven track record of successful management experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Proven knowledge of manufacturing best practices
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Lean Manufacturing experience
  • GMP and HACCP experience

This position is on night shift. Hours are 6pm-6am on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
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Culture and Benefits
A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.
Sazerac Team Members enjoy:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
  • 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
  • Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
  • Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
  • Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
  • Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. 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.

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