Cellar Manager/Production Assistant

High Wire Distilling Co. is a pioneering, independently owned local distillery known for its Jimmy Red Bourbon, Hat Trick Gin, and other small batch spirits. We are actively seeking a full-time Cellar Manager/Production Assistant to help produce our award winning spirits. If you have brewery or distillery experience and are looking for a position with growth opportunities, this is a great job for you. Primary Production Duties: • Milling and Mash Production- Maintaining a consistent process with careful documentation, troubleshooting any issues • Fermentation- Monitoring fermentations and measuring productivity, keeping daily records • Spent Grain Removal- Facilitating mash removal, solids separation, and farm pick-up • Barreling- Priming barrels for filling, filling barrels, labeling to standards, and storing appropriately • Cleaning and Sanitizing- Maintaining all tanks and equipment to the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation, keeping production area clean, orderly, and “tour ready” • Maintenance- Monitoring all equipment on a regular basis to maintain a safe and efficient work environment, identifying and troubleshooting issues, notifying supervisor if a problem is identified • Safety- Regularly reviewing and adhering to safety protocols, Safety Data Sheets, staying up to date on safety training Other Duties: • Distillation- Assisting with all aspects of distillation, tasting of spirits for quality analysis, and making appropriate cuts based on data, appearance, smell, and taste • Proofing- Assisting with proofing process for record keeping, bottling, and barreling with close attention to detail • Bottling- Assisting with bottling as needed • Purchasing- Assisting with raw material inventory, purchasing, following up on orders • Order Fulfillment- Assisting with accurately building and shipping customer orders • Tours- Leading distillery tours for customers when needed The ideal candidate should possess: • A passion for craft spirits and a desire to always keep learning • Attention to detail and ability to follow direction • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills • The ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Good communication skills both oral and written • Strong planning and organizational skills • Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills • Minimum Experience Required: One (1) year experience in a commercial distillery or brewery Physical Demands: • Frequently stand for the duration of the shift. This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver up to 170 pounds. • Use their hands to perform fine manipulation and reach with hands and arms • Use senses to identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste) • Proper and safe handling of hazardous materials and operation of complex moving machinery • Tolerance for periodic exposure to a wet environment in high and low temperature ranges