About the role
Date: Sep 25, 2025
Location: Calgary, AB, CA
Company: Suntory Global Spirits
Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with beloved iconic brands, rooted in more than 200 years of heritage and craftsmanship. Our values are deep-rooted, and we aspire to live our purpose to ‘Inspire the Brilliance of Life’ in everything we do. Our ambition is to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We want to be Most Admired not only for our incredible brands, but also for the brilliant experiences we foster, the ways in which we bring people together, the impactful marketing and innovation we deliver, and for the positive impact we have on the world around us. When you’re on our team, you can build a career of personal and professional growth across functions, business units and geographies. At Suntory Global Spirits, our employees work together to Unleash Their Spirit and realize their full potential each and every day.
Millwright
The following position is open in Alberta, Canada.
What makes this a great opportunity?
Located in Calgary, Alberta, Alberta Distillers Ltd (ADL) is an award-winning distillery and member of the SuntorySpirits family. We believe in bringing people together, we’ve been doing it since 1946. Through the brands webuild, and the experiences we create. Our distillery and products are winning awards and we are proud to call Calgary, Alberta home. Winner of Distillery of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020, we’re a team that’s moving forward, building on our rich past and growing new opportunitiesfor the future. When you unleash your spirit with us, you’ll inspire a world of connections.
Role Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be part of a rotating shift schedule, where every four weeks includes one week of evening shifts and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The applicant will responsible for line changeovers and maintenance of packaging equipment, maintaining rotating equipment, and general plant maintenance within all other areas of the facility. In addition, as the successful applicant you will be responsible for:
- Must be able to work rotating shifts (shift work)
- Packaging equipment change overs as required
- Maintain all plant equipment and update records (repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance)
- Be actively involved with improvements and root cause problem solving
- Participate in daily ‘huddles’; actively discuss safety, quality and performance issues
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Compliance with standard operating procedures, legal and other requirements including health and safety, fire protection, environmental, quality, security and continual improvement programs is a requirement of the job.
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The successful applicant must be have Registered Journeyman Millwright certificate (Alberta or Interprovincial) with experience in maintaining packaging lines and troubleshooting all types of machinery.
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Experience with pumps, pump alignments, conveyors (drag and screw), bucket elevators, super- decanters, fans and compressors would be considered an asset.
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A strong background (previous experience) with predictive maintenance would be a definite asset. The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate must have and maintain the physical ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, work in confined areas, be exposed to various environments (wind, dust, heights, hot and cold temperatures, etc.).
Note: This position is part of the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, Local No. 401. The hourly rate for this position is $46.93 per hour. Occasional call-in and overtime will be required.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
About Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.
About the role
Date: Sep 25, 2025
Location: Calgary, AB, CA
Company: Suntory Global Spirits
Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with beloved iconic brands, rooted in more than 200 years of heritage and craftsmanship. Our values are deep-rooted, and we aspire to live our purpose to ‘Inspire the Brilliance of Life’ in everything we do. Our ambition is to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We want to be Most Admired not only for our incredible brands, but also for the brilliant experiences we foster, the ways in which we bring people together, the impactful marketing and innovation we deliver, and for the positive impact we have on the world around us. When you’re on our team, you can build a career of personal and professional growth across functions, business units and geographies. At Suntory Global Spirits, our employees work together to Unleash Their Spirit and realize their full potential each and every day.
Millwright
The following position is open in Alberta, Canada.
What makes this a great opportunity?
Located in Calgary, Alberta, Alberta Distillers Ltd (ADL) is an award-winning distillery and member of the SuntorySpirits family. We believe in bringing people together, we’ve been doing it since 1946. Through the brands webuild, and the experiences we create. Our distillery and products are winning awards and we are proud to call Calgary, Alberta home. Winner of Distillery of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020, we’re a team that’s moving forward, building on our rich past and growing new opportunitiesfor the future. When you unleash your spirit with us, you’ll inspire a world of connections.
Role Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be part of a rotating shift schedule, where every four weeks includes one week of evening shifts and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The applicant will responsible for line changeovers and maintenance of packaging equipment, maintaining rotating equipment, and general plant maintenance within all other areas of the facility. In addition, as the successful applicant you will be responsible for:
- Must be able to work rotating shifts (shift work)
- Packaging equipment change overs as required
- Maintain all plant equipment and update records (repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance)
- Be actively involved with improvements and root cause problem solving
- Participate in daily ‘huddles’; actively discuss safety, quality and performance issues
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
-
Compliance with standard operating procedures, legal and other requirements including health and safety, fire protection, environmental, quality, security and continual improvement programs is a requirement of the job.
-
The successful applicant must be have Registered Journeyman Millwright certificate (Alberta or Interprovincial) with experience in maintaining packaging lines and troubleshooting all types of machinery.
-
Experience with pumps, pump alignments, conveyors (drag and screw), bucket elevators, super- decanters, fans and compressors would be considered an asset.
-
A strong background (previous experience) with predictive maintenance would be a definite asset. The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate must have and maintain the physical ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, work in confined areas, be exposed to various environments (wind, dust, heights, hot and cold temperatures, etc.).
Note: This position is part of the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, Local No. 401. The hourly rate for this position is $46.93 per hour. Occasional call-in and overtime will be required.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
About Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.