Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $25.75/hr
WORK LOCATION: San Diego, CA (Miramar)
COMPANY:
At Cutwater Spirits, we are explorers, charting the course with adventure in mind. We meticulously distill our award-winning portfolio of spirits including whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas and liqueurs and incorporate them into our canned lineup. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re looking for passionate people like you to join our journey of working hard while having fun. Are you ready to join our dauntless crew here in San Diego and beyond?
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Distiller is responsible for daily production including mashes, fermentations, distillations, dilutions, barreling, proofing, and the production of non-alcoholic. They are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall sanitization of distilling equipment and piping. The Distiller also manages daily record keeping of production activities as required by State, Federal and other certifying agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Produce high quality spirits using a variety of stills.
- Produce wort and wash for distillation.
- Produce non-alcoholic mixers and RTE cocktails.
- Clean and sanitize distilling equipment.
- Implement daily SOPs.
- Complete daily distilling/quality logs and documentation.
- Ensure distilling and filtration quality standards are met.
- Manage distilling and CIP timing to ensure shortest cycle times.
- Properly use of PPE and safety protocols for distilling and cleaning.
- Coordinate with QA staff on product checks.
- Maintain a clean and organized distillery and food grade facility.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Proof and blend spirits to specifications.
- Prepare botanicals for gin distillation.
- Document production volumes and track raw materials receipt and usage for government mandated reporting.
- Verify by instrumentation the proof/% alcohol, color, clarity, sugar content, preservatives, temperatures and pH on distilled products.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ year experience in a production brewery or distillery (or beverage manufacturing plant).
- Working knowledge of the brewing/distilling process.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a team of passionate team members that think and act like owners!
- Great Perks including product samples!