Production Apprentice
Alameda, CA

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)
•  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
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.