Careers | Talnua Distillery

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We are always on the lookout for exceptional team members. Check the open positions below to see if any are a great fit for you! To apply, email your resume and cover letter to maya@talnua.com

Talnua Distiller Position

This is a 40hr/week morning distiller position with Talnua Distillery with the opportunity to grow as the company grows. As a distiller, you will work with and report to the Production Manager. Pay range is $50,000 – $60,000/yr (depending on experience) with up to a 5% retention bonus per year, benefits including fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision, and up to 4% matching 401k.

A distiller for Talnua Distillery will be required and expected perform the following tasks:

Overview:

The role of the distiller is to work side by side with the head distiller, production manager, and other members of the production team in all aspects of the whiskey making process. The distiller will be responsible for the use of brewing and distilling equipment, cleaning in place (CIP) procedures, upholding quality control (QC) standards, and packaging. Applicants should support and uphold company values and are expected to treat all people with respect and dignity. Open communication is essential to this role.

Demonstrate the Following Core Values of Talnua:

Love People: Be able to provide an inclusive environment for our customers, team members, and partners
Honor Craftsmanship: Commit to the craftsmanship of our distillery and bar program to ensures that each process and end product is a testament to the highest quality and tradition
Value Ethics: Do well by doing good in every aspect of your role
Foster Ingenuity: Add to a culture that continually innovates by utilizing diverse mindsets and backgrounds to push the bounds of our potential
Believe Together: Collectively share a vision with our team members that any aspirations can be achieved through thoughtful decision making, strong leadership, care, and communication

Abilities and Skills

Must have 2 years of commercial brewing and/or distilling experience
Must be willing to work a 5am – 1pm shift (and occasional weekends with advanced notice for special events, etc)
Able to lift, carry, or dump 55 lbs bags at an approximate height of 5 feet
Able to manipulate or move barrels weighing up to 130 lbs
Able to team lift objects including barrels up to 200 lbs
Able to stand on feet for duration of a shift
Able to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles.
Able to both work and thrive in an environment that has a moderate to high noise level
Able to both work and thrive in a non-climate controlled environment in which the temperatures might reach high or low levels
Able to read and follow written English instructions
Able to safely operate and drive a forklift or other powered industrial equipment. Training will be provided
Able to work all shifts including morning, swing, and evening shifts if required
All safety and personal protection equipment will be provided
Must be 21+ years of age

General Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and stage grain for brewing
Brewing and wort production
Maintain brewing equipment through industry standard cleaning procedures
General cleaning of horizontal, vertical, and sub-grade surfaces
Spent grain handling
uphold all quality control standards
Cellar Operations: cleaning in place (CIP), sanitize in place (SIP), Yeast Harvesting and/or Dumping, Gravities, and Wort Transfer
Deliver and pick up raw materials, brewing aids, cleaning materials and packaged product as necessary
Fill, fire, and run all distillation equipment effectively
Assist in all barrel filling and discharging operations. Barrel maintenance duties if required
Packaging: Set up and breakdown packaging equipment, work the packaging line
Fill out and complete documentation for production records
Provide and contribute to brewing and distillation process, share ideas, and collaborate with Head Distiller and Production Manager in order to constantly improve
Loading and Unloading trucks with production materials
Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and safety practices
Other potential responsibilities as we continue to grow as a company

Hiring Notes

We hire people to join the Talnua family. This means that we will respect and care for you as a family member and we expect the same in return. We create an environment of open and constructive communication and dependability. We respect the equipment, spaces, and people that are dedicated to each. We’ve worked hard to create a place where we love coming to work every day.