Production Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Location : Alameda, CA

Position : Full-time

Salary Range : $21-$24 / hr ( Based on Experience)

Company

St. George Spirits was founded in 1982 by master distiller Jörg Rupf. For more than four decades at the forefront of the American craft spirits movement, the distillery has grown into a diversified operation with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes single malt whiskey, absinthe, gins, vodkas, brandies, and liqueurs. St. George Spirits has been inducted into the Spirit Journal Hall of Fame and was named “Best Craft Distiller in America” by Thrillist .

Position Summary

This is a paid, full-time position at our distillery in Alameda, California. Shifts are five days per

week. Most work takes place on weekdays during primary business hours, but production relies

on time-sensitive agricultural products, so we occasionally ask our team to work outside their

typical schedule.

Under supervision from the Distiller, the Production Apprentice is responsible for assisting in

day-to-day production, processing, and storage operations of the distillery by performing a wide

range of tasks and projects. This position is responsible for providing team-oriented support

within the production department. This is considered an introductory position wherein task

management and developing an understanding of department best practices and standard

operating procedures are paramount to the success of the role. All St. George Spirits employees

are expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to

management.

Requirements :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry-level position with hands-on, site-specific training provided. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Understanding of spirit categories as well as St. George products.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to safely operate all production equipment .
• Basic understanding of state and federal compliance regulations.
• Ability to understand and carry out proper cleaning procedures to maintain a sanitary and well-organized production space.
• Ability to gauge and measure products for transfers, builds, and inventories.
• Management of solid waste produced by production activities.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safe operating procedures.
• Proactive barrel management and maintenance.
• Ensure appropriate disposal of solid waste resulting from production activities.
• Assist in equipment and hardware maintenance.
• Sort fruits and botanicals to ensure quality standards are met.
• Basic lab procedures including proofing and basic build formulas.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safe operations and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Benefits

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

St. George Spirits, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.