Milling & Grain Operator
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Description: Building on four generations of distilling traditions, we added our own deep experience in marketing and manufacturing and focused on elevating the distinctive flavors of the Ohio River Valley. Our artisan spirits honor our roots and reflect our originality as makers, our integrity as producers, and our passion for the craft of producing spirits from grain to glass.
Our state-of-the-art craft distillery is located just north of downtown Columbus, Ohio. It is where our whiskeys, bourbons, vodkas, and gins start with non-GMO, food grade ingredients to ensure the best possible products. We originally distill, age and package all of our spirits here in the heartland of Ohio.
Middle West Spirits seeks a self-motivated individual to join our grain team. Currently, the team works a 12-hour shift with a rotating 2-week schedule, which will require one weekend on and one weekend off. This is a requirement for this opportunity.
Main Responsibilities: · Properly load/unload trucks · Operate Forklift and other various equipment, minimum of 3 years of forklift work without safety incidents. · Perform general and routine maintenance and greasing of equipment. · Assist with cleaning bins and silos. · Learn the proper operation of all equipment. · Maintain and clean work area on a daily basis. · Other duties as assigned due to growth of opportunity.
Requirements: Experience and Position Requirements · Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 - 60 lbs. · Must be able to work at heights, this is a requirement. · Forklift experience is required; certification is a plus. · 5+ Years working in a fast-paced "manufacturing" environment. · Must be safety minded and follow all safety rules and guidelines. · Must be able to meet and work with strict deadlines. · Must possess a strong attention to detail. · Must have good communication skills. · Adaptable, self-starter, dependable · Must be willing to cross train and complete various duties. · Farming or background in Grain harvesting is a big plus. · Must maintain Grain Handlers License · This role will require bending, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, working at heights and other various activities as assigned.
· All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of an employment and background verification investigation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: · 401(k) · Dental insurance · Employee assistance program · Health insurance · Health savings account · Life insurance · Paid time off · Vision insurance
Schedule: · 12-hour shift · Weekends as needed.
Middle West Spirits is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, discipline, layoff, and termination of employment.