Laboratory Technician - 2nd Shift

Sazerac Company•Frankfort, KY

5d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies. Job Description/Responsibilities The Laboratory Technician evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications. Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance. Participates in and leads problem solving activities. Ensure activities, processes, and products are compliant with government agencies' regulatory requirements including OSHA, TTB, and EPA. Work with internal and external customers by ensuring all quality and food safety systems are followed and properly documented. Help to identify issues with internal or external customer service and work to put corrective actions in place. Serve as a professional and friendly point of contact between vendors and Buffalo Trace Distillery. Participate in writing, organizing and updating lab procedures. Follow all work instructions and provide feedback on laboratory specifications. Assist with cleaning and organizing the lab. Provide input for lab design efficiency, ergonomics, and safety. Audit and provide feedback on quality checks and procedures being performed by front line members. Provide feedback and support process improvements at the departments level. Participate as a member of the internal quality/food safety audit team. Champion formalized problem solving methods. Participate in and lead problem solving activities to standardize and improve processes. Partner with the production areas to identify key quality and food safety improvement areas and help drive process improvements. Implement PDS for self-development that will emphasize improvement in at least one competency per year and better performance against position description outcomes. Develop a Career Plan that will allow me to achieve career development and/or advancement. Support the quality organization and the broader operation in achieving operational excellence through championing problem solving, implementing sustainable processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. Develop and maintain solid professional working relationships both inside and outside the company. Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
At least 21 years of age
Chemistry or related degree
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Lab/QC or related experience
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Strong analytical and technical skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
2 Year Degree Required
Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Strong communication skills
Distinguish flavors through taste and smell
Ability to work in fumes or airborne particles conditions
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Noise level at work station is moderate (business office with computer printers)
Ability to work 8 hour shift
Ability to work overtime if necessary
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to read and write
Ability to pay attention to detail
In-person job attendance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall

Responsibilities

evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications
performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance
participates in and leads problem solving activities
ensure activities, processes, and products are compliant with government agencies' regulatory requirements including OSHA, TTB, and EPA
works with internal and external customers by ensuring all quality and food safety systems are followed and properly documented
helps to identify issues with internal or external customer service and work to put corrective actions in place
serves as a professional and friendly point of contact between vendors and Buffalo Trace Distillery
participates in writing, organizing and updating lab procedures
follows all work instructions and provide feedback on laboratory specifications
assists with cleaning and organizing the lab
provides input for lab design efficiency, ergonomics, and safety
audits and provide feedback on quality checks and procedures being performed by front line members
provides feedback and support process improvements at the departments level
participates as a member of the internal quality/food safety audit team
champions formalized problem solving methods
partners with the production areas to identify key quality and food safety improvement areas and help drive process improvements
implements PDS for self-development that will emphasize improvement in at least one competency per year and better performance against position description outcomes
develops a Career Plan that will allow me to achieve career development and/or advancement
supports the quality organization and the broader operation in achieving operational excellence through championing problem solving, implementing sustainable processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements
develops and maintains solid professional working relationships both inside and outside the company
sets a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values