Distillery Operator

Job Description : WHY IS THE ROLE IMPORTANT? We believe in hiring highly trained and skilled Team Members with the ability to operate in all distillery areas, facilitating a highly flexible workforce structured to support the business needs. Activities include distillation knowledge, barrel handling and receiving of raw materials as needed to support maturing operations. We expect team members to safely perform all duties as assigned to optimally achieve production requirements. Team Members are required to rotate all areas within each department. KEY OUTPUTS: Willingness to learn all operating tasks as defined by the Training Programs. Assist with education and training of permanent and/or temporary replacements. Initiate and complete records of production and inventory Perform In-Process QA Checks Operate forklift as needed. Participate with the site safety team and SIRC program. Exhibit a positive attitude and work with co-workers in a team-based environment to achieve production goals. Support programs to prevent accidents, prevent spills, eliminate waste in production, recycle, improve production, conserve materials and supplies, improve quality, demonstrate good manufacturing practice, and uphold Diageo values, code of conduct, policies, procedures and terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Ability to clearly communicate with team members especially during high risk operations such as movement of barrels or equipment Hazardous material training and handling. Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Daily Sanitation Schedule, and follow general housekeeping and rules for Food Safety Regulations. This includes maintaining 5S requirements in the work areas. Perform other work as deemed as necessary by management. WE ARE LOOKING FOR: An engaged individual who is willing to work as a team in all areas of the distillation site. Candidates must exhibit a continuous improvement mind set and behavior, and must also demonstrate behaviors of professionalism, partnership and leadership. Minimum Requirements: Material handing experience. Ability to climb flights of stairs Ability to move and/or handle barrels with weight of up to 90 lbs. Willingness to work Overtime as required. Willingness to be flexible every day to meet the needs of the business. Basic computer and literacy skills Excellent communication skills. Must be at least 21 years of age. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps us to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying. CHARACTER IS EVERYTHING Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Tullahoma Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2024-01-02 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ