Barrel Warehouse Operator

As General Labor, the team member is a member of the warehouse crew. The Labor Pool team member will be responsible for general labor functions in compliance with all standard operating procedures; supremely safety and quality, to efficiently manufacture Four Roses Bourbon products.

A. Major Responsibilities 90%

New Barrel Entry

• Receives 500-pound barrels from truck into designated warehouse location
• Rolls barrels down aisle way to designated rack/tier location
• Works in warehouse racks (1 to 6 barrels high), "cutting" (re-align) barrels into correct position in rack/tier
• Ensures barrels are positioned in rack with bungs in an "up" (12 o'clock) position

Withdrawal

• Withdraws barrels from warehouse rack locations for dumping and shipment of product
• Works in warehouse racks rolling barrels onto Ricker (2 to 6 barrels high) or to aisle way floor (1st tier)
• Rolls barrels down aisle way to dock-ricker
• Operates dock-ricker to roll barrels into truck
• Heads-up barrels (stand on end) in trucks for transport to another location with assistance of truck driver

Dumping

• Unloads barrels from truck into the "Bulk Building"
• Removes bungs from barrels
• Rolls barrels onto dump trough, for emptying of product
• Dumps barrels for shipment of bulk product
• Rinsing of barrel interior, and re-dumping
• Stages empty barrels in a "head-up" position for subsequent shipment

Safety, Compliance & Food Safety

• Abide by all EPA rules and regulations
• Abide by all OSHA rules and regulations.
• Follows all applicable safety rules for assigned duties, including reporting any work-related injury at the time of injury to the supervisor.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner — considering persons, buildings, or other

equipment that might be endangered or damaged because of negligence.

• Conducts job duties in a manner that demonstrates a strong food safety culture which ensures the safety and quality of our products.

B. Minor Responsibilities 10%

• Loads used barrels on trailer and placing load lock on trailer
• Participates in the "leak hunting" - function of designated barrels
• Repairs leaks in barrels, using cedar pegs/hammer
• Secures samples from designated barrels. A small hole will be drilled in the barrel,
• sample taken and the hole repaired with a cedar peg/hammer. Identification &
• warning labels will then be placed on the sample bottle.
• Stages barrels for private tastings and tours
• Perform janitorial duties as needed.
• Performs ground maintenance, i.e., mow and trim grass, mend/build/paint, fences, repair roadways
• Attends safety meetings
• Wears proper safety equipment as required.

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing

of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Required Competencies

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of team members/staff/visitors.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain flexibility as necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, manage conflicts, and encourage friendly working environment.
• Must be a self-starter with good time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to complete paperwork associated with this position.
• Requirements Education and Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Have basic mechanical skills
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, percentages)
• Must be able to work outdoors subject to inclement weather (heat/ cold) year-round.
• Valid driver’s license
• Education and Experience – Preferred
• 1 year of Bourbon industry experience

Work Environment

This job operates 100% in a warehouse/manufacturing environment

Travel

No travel required for this position

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to:

• Talk or Hear
• Frequently push and maneuver up to 500-pound barrels.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at a height of 72 inches.
• Frequently push/pull up to 25 pounds for a distance up to 70 feet.
• Vertically pull transfer up to 30 pounds with upper extremities with a height of 64 inches
• Frequently grasp/squeeze levers and handles up to 60 pounds.
• Ascend and descend stairs with a height of 18 inches.
• Access or work in a confined spaces with a width of 13.5 inches.
• Frequently reach upward to a point of 68 inches from floor.
• Able to work at heights in excess of 15 feet in the air.
• Able to stand up to 4 hours continuously.