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Part-Time Distiller | Beverage Innovation & RTD Development
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Job Type: Part-Time (20–30 hours/week)
Compensation: $27-45/ Hour Based Upon Experience
Join Our Craft Distillery
We are an independent craft distillery in Portland, Oregon, producing award-worthy spirits while developing an exciting portfolio of innovative ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. We're looking for an experienced Distiller / Beverage Innovation Specialist who combines technical distilling expertise with exceptional sensory skills and a passion for product development.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to help shape the future of a growing craft spirits brand through recipe creation, blending, flavor innovation, and commercial beverage development.
What You'll Do
· Creative ownership of specialty spirits and RTD cocktail formulations from concept to scaled production.
· Lead flavor development, sensory evaluation, and ingredient selection.
· Blend whiskey, rum, and specialty spirits.
· Conduct bench trials and pilot batches.
· Collaborate on new product development strategy and seasonal releases.
· Assist with distillation, proofing, batching, and packaging.
· Maintain production records.
· Ensure compliance with TTB, OLCC, GMP, and food safety standards.
· Conduct market research to identify trends in new product development
Required Qualifications
· 3 years of professional distilling or beverage manufacturing experience.
· Experience developing spirits or RTD beverages.
· Demonstrated blending experience and excellent sensory evaluation skills.
· Understanding of distillation, proofing, maturation, and blending.
· Experience scaling recipes from R&D to production.
· Strong organization and documentation skills.
· Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Preferred Experience
· RTD cocktail development
· Beverage formulation
· Flavor chemistry
· Product development (R&D)
· Mixology
· Canning operations
· HACCP/GMP
The Ideal Candidate
You're both a maker and an innovator with a refined palate, excited to develop new flavor profiles and build a growing craft spirits brand.
What We Offer
· Flexible schedule
· Creative ownership
· Build an RTD portfolio
· Collaborative team
· Competitive compensation
· Employee discounts
· Growth opportunities
To Apply
· Resume
· Brief cover letter
· Portfolio or summary of beverage products developed
· Description of the product you're most proud of creating
Pay: $27.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $45