What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dry House Operator position at Lux Row?
We are looking for a 3rd Shift Dry House Operator to join our Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY. Under the direction of the Distillery Supervisor, this position is responsible for the daily operation of all dry house processes and work with other operators in a team environment to operate all functions of the dry house. The hours of this role will be from 10 pm-6:30 am.
What will you do?
Dry House Operation
- Monitor and operate all functions of the dry house process (Centrifuges, Evaporator, Dryer, Management of DDG, and waste water treatment).
- Close and open manual valves in accordance with process schedule.
- Monitor gauges and or dials to verify the appropriate temperatures and flows are being maintained throughout the process.
- Clean all tanks as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Distillery Supervisor, Distillery Manager, and Distillery Ops Manager.
Lab Tasks
- Perform regular analysis on all aspects of dry house operation.
Maintenance
- Perform routine minor maintenance and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the assigned area and other surrounding areas.
Communication
- Complete necessary paperwork to track progress of Dry house process.
- Working with other operators to have smooth transition from shift to shift.
Safety Compliance
- Comply with all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Requirements.
What do you need to bring to the table?
- A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at a distillery setting (preferred).
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to multi-task.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Ability to time manage.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word).
What will we provide you with.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term/long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) / 401(K) Matching
- PTO
Who are we?
MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP’s own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.