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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.25 - $34.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
company events
Job Description
IJW Whiskey Company, LLC (IJW) is a dynamic and fully integrated spirits company founded in 2017, cultivating one of the industry’s largest independent libraries of aged Kentucky bourbon and rye. The organization boasts a significant global footprint, with offices located in Beverly Hills, Louisville, and Tokyo, Japan, as well as managing a sprawling 40-acre campus in Danville. IJW’s ambitious growth plans include the development of a new whiskey distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky, expected to be operational by early 2026, alongside a planned Japanese distillery in Chitose to be completed by late 2026. This strategic expansion underpins its commitment to quality... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in distillery quality or beverage/food industry
- demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- experience with analytical instrumentation
- ability to conduct analytical testing by following test methods and accurately interpret results
- ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- physically able to safely satisfy work requirements including bending and lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs
- able to work in hot/cold and noisy environments and tolerate alcohol fumes, carbon dioxide, and grain dust exposure
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- minimum of 2 years of distillery quality-related experience or experience in beverage/food industry
- knowledge of analytical methods and laboratory procedures including general laboratory equipment
- strong written and oral communication skills
- experience with analytical instrumentation
- ability to conduct analytical testing and accurately interpret results
- ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- physical capability to safely perform industrial work including bending and lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs
- ability to work in hot/cold, noisy environments and tolerate exposure to alcohol fumes, carbon dioxide, and grain dust
Job Duties
- Perform HPLC analysis of mash and beer daily and as required
- perform accurate and timely analysis of raw materials, production, by-product samples and any other samples necessary to monitor the production process
- perform data entry and analysis to maintain production logs or other data capture tools
- perform routine maintenance and calibration of all distillery laboratory and production monitoring equipment
- participate in process and product troubleshooting efforts and provide analytical support
- maintain statistical process control charts and lead reviews with operations to improve yield and quality
- manage quality root cause corrective action program in the distillery
- pull, prepare, and test routine sensory and training samples
- assist with result interpretation and analysis
- conduct Quality System audits and follow up on corrective actions
- document process deviations and report to management
- maintain hygiene and sanitation requirements as per Quality Standards
- monitor incoming grain quality through grain testing
- monitor milling process through sieve analysis
- monitor mash and beer to ensure process control and quality
- monitor fermentation process for deviations and report out-of-spec conditions
- monitor still operation by analyzing samples for proof and base loss
- sample and report on new whiskey load-out activities ensuring compliance with yield metrics and TTB requirements
- ensure compliance with whiskey security protocols
- maintain distillery water systems quality standards
- provide quality training to employees
- comply with all safety requirements and wear personal protective equipment
- cover distillery, bottling, or processing operations as needed due to vacation or leave
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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