Distillery Operations Technician

Job summary

Support daily spirits production, with a focus on bottling line troubleshooting and changeovers, blending, inventory management, and warehouse logistics. Maintain production records and SOPs, participate in inventory counts, and carry out other assigned distillery tasks while following safety and quality protocols.

Job details

About Us Wolfhead Distillery is an artisanal craft distillery located in beautiful Amherstburg, Ontario. We pride ourselves on producing premium, award-winning spirits and creating distinct flavor profiles. We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and hardworking individual to join our production team as a Distillery Operations Technician. Position Overview Working directly under the Head Distiller, you will support daily spirits production, with a heavy focus on bottling line operations, blending, inventory management, and warehousing. This is a physical, hands-on role requiring active problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and a strong adherence to safety and quality protocols Key Responsibilities Bottling Line Operations Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify mechanical or operational line issues as they arise and troubleshoot to minimize downtime. Line Changeovers: Perform efficient, timely, and accurate changeovers on the bottling line between different product runs. Spirits Blending: Assist with blending operations on days when bottling is not scheduled. Inventory Management: Assist with inventory and organization of dry supplies and finished goods. Inventory Counts: Actively participate in scheduled monthly physical inventory counts for all materials and finished goods stock. Data Entry: Maintain production records and perform accurate data entry into our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create, update, and maintain SOPs for bottling line changeovers and daily operations. Logistics Support: Safely assist with shipping and receiving tasks in the warehouse. General Duties: Execute other distillery and production tasks as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Certification: Valid Forklift License is mandatory. Experience: Proven experience in warehousing, logistics, and inventory management. Quality Control Asset: Prior experience in Quality Control (QC) or quality assurance is considered a strong asset. Industry Asset: Experience within a commercial distilling, brewing, or fermentation environment is considered a strong asset. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods of time and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Technical Skills: Strong mathematical skills, an attention to detail. Legal Requirement: Must be of legal drinking age in Ontario (19+) to assist with quality control and sensory tasting protocols. How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to submit their resume via email to Vanessa at vanessa@drinkwolfhead.com.

What you’ll do

Support daily spirits production, with a focus on bottling line troubleshooting and changeovers, blending, inventory management, and warehouse logistics. Maintain production records and SOPs, participate in inventory counts, and carry out other assigned distillery tasks while following safety and quality protocols.

Requirements

A valid forklift license and proven experience in warehousing, logistics, and inventory management are required. Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods, regularly lift up to 50 pounds, demonstrate strong mathematical and detail-oriented skills, and be at least 19 years old; QC or beverage production experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bottling Line Operations
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Line Changeovers
• Spirits Blending
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Shipping And Receiving
• Production Recordkeeping
• ERP Data Entry
• SOP Development
• Quality Control
• Forklift Operation
• Mathematical Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety