Bottle Processor
Position Title: Bottling Processing Operator
Status: Hourly
Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday – Thursday, (4pm – 2am)
Location: Onsite, Bardstown, KY
Reports To: Processing Manager
Who We Are
From bespoke bourbon production to boundary-pushing brands, Lofted Spiritsis where tradition meets transformation. Expanding on the work started by Peter Loftin in 2016, and today the number one producer of Kentucky contract whiskey, Lofted Spirits pioneered a world-class, industry-shaking approach to custom contract distillation while developing some of the fastest growing brands in American Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon and Green River. A unified entity, Lofted Spirits is built to lead the global whiskey industry, delivering exceptional experiences through innovation, trust and transformative industry impact while crafting some of the world’s most desired and awarded whiskies. Lofted Spirts joined the Pritzker Private Capital family of companies in 2022. Learn more at LoftedSpirits.com.
Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of making great whiskey. With the most modern, technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon combines the highest quality distillation and spirited hospitality into a modern, authentic bourbon experience unlike any other on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail™. Bardstown Bourbon Co. is working to push the entire industry in a direction that is more innovative, more transparent and more collaborative. Bardstown Bourbon was named 2023 Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year by IWSC, Brand Innovator and Distiller of the Year at the 2025 Icons of Whisky, and the brand’s Amrut Indian Whisky collaboration, the first of its kind, was honored as the highest-rated American Whiskey by Whisky Advocate in 2024. Bardstown Bourbon Co. is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit BardstownBourbon.com.
planted in the present. The 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), Green River is known as "the Whiskey Without Regrets," and enjoys a rich history dating back to 1885. Reintroduced in 2022, Green River Distilling Co. proudly calls Owensboro, Kentucky home and serves as the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Authentic and approachable, Green River offers a growing portfolio of whiskeys crafted from historic mashbills. Blended to create a smooth and welcoming taste profile, Green River Distilling Co. is a true testament to simplicity and quality going hand-in-hand. Green River is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit greenriverwhiskey.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bottling Processing Operator to assist in the production of the liquid components for all bottling and bulk operations. This role is critical in ensuring controlled gauging, inventory accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective communication within the processing department. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, and organizational skills, with experience in a team-based manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete assignments to ensure on-time production and/or delivery.
- Complete multiple assignments in the most efficient manner.
- Load and unload liquid shipments from bulk tankers and totes.
- Dump/handle barrels up to 500 pounds as required and fill out all required gauging.
- Follow and suggest improvements in batching process.
- Prepare filters for various products – including loading filters and adding additives as necessary.
- Initiate and complete dump and batching records following TTB-approved formulas and quality specifications.
- Use lab equipment in a matter to determine proof, NTU, and color as necessary.
- Hook and unhook hoses to Bottling line as required to ensure correct product is delivered.
- Adherent to quality standards per BOM and TTB regulations.
- Maintain high morale and positive relationships.
- Maintain safe work practices and good housekeeping procedures.
- Maintain machines and/or equipment keeping in good repair.
- Recommend changes or improvement in methods, equipment, handling, or lay-out.
- Responsible for accuracy of required reports and record-keeping. Input data into the ERP systems.
- Assist with the physical inventory of tanks and bottling materials.
- Follows all Company, EPA, and Safety regulations and policies
- Ensure commitment to the company’s ISO program, including maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in mathematics, analytics, and inventory counting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Detail and outcome orientated with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Reliable transportation to the assigned workplace.
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day; frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- The employee must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment, including the repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways.
- Frequent expose to fluctuating indoor and outdoor temperatures.
- Must occasionally climb stairs, balance, and navigate elevated walkways in a plant/production environment.
- The employee must have the ability to hear and understand verbal communication in person and over communication devices (phone, radio); ability to detect and respond to alarms, warning signals, and emergency notifications; ability to distinguish differences in tone, volume, and pitch for accurate communication.
- Capability to work in high-temperature environments.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis from floor to shoulder.
This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of processing operations. If you are an organized and detail-focused professional with experience in inventory and production recordkeeping, we encourage you to apply.
Our Company is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of our Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
NOTE: The Company reserves the right to modify or apply this Job Description in any manner necessary to conduct its business and meet its goals and objectives. This Job Description does not imply that these are the only functions of the job, or the only essential functions of the job. Other duties and responsibilities may be required in this position.
