What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant - Distillery position at Tree House Brewing Company?
The Production Assistant in the Distillery will be responsible for working closely with the Lead Distiller and Head Distiller as well as the rest of the Distillery production team and will be expected to support all of the tasks and activities associated with creating our spirits program including distillation, packaging, cocktail program and beyond as we progress. This opportunity promises an invigorating and exciting environment where good work is done so we always ask for flexibility and a sense of humor in addition to other valuable traits like intent, hard work, and good communication skills.
This is a full-time position and will be based in Charlton, MA with the potential for occasional travel to other Tree House locations.
This schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm with the potential to work beyond normal hours and weekends as necessary, with as much notice as possible.
As a Production Assistant in the Distillery, you will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting in the distillery with day to day tasks such as preparing grain, cleaning, and sanitizing as needed
- Following the existing Distillery detailed SOPs and protocols
- Help with bottling and packaging operations: filling, capping, labeling, and boxing
- Assist in the movement and storage of raw materials and finished products
- Operate, clean, and maintain equipment including pumps, hoses, and labeling/packaging equipment
- Support inventory management: receiving, tracking, and organizing supplies and ingredients
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures
- Many other varied tasks as required throughout the distillery
Role Requirements:
- Passion for craft spirits and interest in the distillation process
- Previous forklift training and experience is a plus
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift in excess of 50 lbs. as necessary to perform required tasks as assigned throughout the workday
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- You are self-motivated and hard-working, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
- A quick learner who is able to work with minimal or no supervision
- Ability to work long hours on your feet, with repetitive tasks that require unrelenting focus and attention
- Ability to multitask and work coolly and professionally in time sensitive situations
- Meticulous attention to detail
Benefits and Perks
- Health Insurance covered 100% in full for employees, spouses and their dependents
- Dental Insurance, with company contribution
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Reimbursement
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Account
- Complimentary nutrition consultations
- 401K with company match, 100% vested starting at enrollment
- Front loaded paid vacation bank
- Birthday paid day off
- Three personal days per year
- 40 hours of sick time per year
- Paid volunteer hours
- Annual Employee Benefit Card: preloaded $750 credit for Beer, Merch or other products
- Discount of 50% on all products for personal use
- 2 free drafts and 2 free crew cans per shift
- 2 free drafts per guest for your immediate family when visiting
- 2 items per year embroidery benefit
At Tree House, we work as a team and we work very hard. . . with purpose and intent. We do not cut corners and we do not take the easy route. We encourage dissent, critical thinking, and an ongoing desire to improve. Our goal is to make the best beverages in the world and serve it in the most friendly and memorable environment possible - that is our obsession, and that is what drives us to do what we do.
Tree House Brewing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We welcome all applicants who believe they meet the minimum requirements of available positions, with or without reasonable accommodation, to apply.
