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The Bardstown Bourbon Company · 1 day ago

Bottling Lab Tech

Bardstown, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is a leading producer of Kentucky whiskey, known for its innovative approach to distillation and bottling. The Bottling Laboratory Technician will support quality control by performing lab tests, managing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations while assisting in product development and maintaining high quality standards.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits

Responsibilities

Sample Preparation: Collect samples from bottling lines, processing, and incoming raw material (caps, corks, bottles, labels, adhesives, and cases). Help manage sample retention to support root cause investigations when necessary

Testing: Proofing by density meter (including obscuration/distillation sample preparation when necessary), turbidity, spectrophotometry, total acids, pH, cap torque, fill height, label adhesion, component measurements. Cross training in the Distillery laboratory will be expected

Organoleptic Analysis: Participate in sensory analysis on incoming spirits, processing approvals, and bottling authorization to maintain quality standards are met. Participate in sensory analysis on distillate to help support the sensory team in the Distillery. Support the single barrel program by conducting sensory analysis on potential picks for the program

Participate in product blending exercises for new product development (both in house and to support customers)

Customer complaint root cause analysis for sensory, packaging, and liquid quality

Support implementation and sustainment for ISO/HACCP programs

Develop/Implement Quality relevant Work Instructions and forms

Database entry

Responsible for all regulatory/legal compliance in TTB adherence on product specifications while ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and on time

Laboratory accreditation support

Manage lab supply inventory

General housekeeping of Bottling Laboratories

Responsibilities also include, but not limited to, outside duties

Commitment for the Company’s ISO program including the quality and food safety of our products

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Laboratory testingQuality controlISO/HACCP complianceBeverage Ethanol experienceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Appreciate and provide excellent customer service

Comfortable interacting daily with customers as well as tour groups and guests in a hospitality focused environment

Excellent team player