Job Description

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world's most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We're proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Processing Technician, you'll play a key role in producing the high-quality products that power some of the industry's most recognized brands. You'll blend and batch ingredients, perform quality testing, operate processing equipment, and help ensure every product is manufactured safely and according to specification. If you enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in quality, safety, and continuous improvement, we'd love to have you on our team.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $23.18 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour shift differential available for eligible night shift positions.

Shifts Available

Shift A works Sunday - Tuesday (6:00AM – 6:00PM) and Wednesdays (6AM – 12PM).

Shift B works Sunday night - Tuesday night (6:00PM – 6:00AM), and Wed (6PM – 12AM Thur).

Shift C works Thursday - Saturday, (6:00AM – 6:00PM) and Wed (12:00PM – 6:00PM).

Shift D works Thursday - Saturday nights, (6:00PM – 6:00AM), and Thur (12:00AM – 6:00AM).

What You'll Do

• Prepare, blend, batch, filter, and transfer products using approved formulas and production schedules while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Perform quality checks, collect samples, complete production documentation, and support batch approval activities.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, processing equipment, hoses, and production lines while maintaining GMP and food safety standards.
• Receive and unload raw materials, transport ingredients using a forklift, and maintain accurate inventory throughout the production process.
• Identify and troubleshoot processing issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts or obtain forklift certification while demonstrating strong attention to detail and following written production procedures.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred

• Experience with blending, batching, filtering, or processing operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, OSHA requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a 12-hour shift while working around processing equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, and wet or humid conditions.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

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.

What's Next

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.

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