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.


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)

•  Prefer 1-2 years of professional brewing, winemaking, and/or distilling experience.
•  High school diploma required, BS or BA preferred.
•  Strong verbal communication skills oriented towards detailed team coordination.
•  Basic understanding of chemistry and lab procedure.
•  Understanding of basic algebra.
•  Basic understanding of mechanical systems
•  Basic knowledge of food and beverage industry.
•  Current certification as forklift operator preferred.
•  Must have clean driving record and willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
•  Ability to provide 2–3 professional references.

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.

•  Ability to constantly move about from the production floor to the tasting room to the general office area as well as the yard areas outside of the facility
•  Ability to frequently climb stairs ascend/descend, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and balance
•  Ability to lift 50 lbs. weight
•  Constantly work indoors in a warehouse setting in frequently loud conditions
•  All St. George Spirits employees are expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to management

Benefits

•  401(k)
•  Flexible spending account
•  Dental insurance
•  Health insurance
•  Vision insurance
•  Life insurance
•  Paid time off

Equal Opportunity & Employment Statement

St. George Spirits is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Employment with St. George Spirits is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.