Bardstown, KY, US
3 days ago
Laboratory Technician
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Laboratory Technician Job Locations US-KY-Bardstown Posted Date 2 hours ago(6/23/2025 9:24 AM) # of Openings 1 Category Manufacturing/Production/Warehouse Type Regular Full-Time Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Company/Location Overview

Welcome to Barton Brands of Kentucky. Our proud heritage dates back to 1879 with the founding of the Tom Moore Distillery in Bardstown Kentucky. Renamed Barton 1792 Distillery, we continue to produce the highest quality spirits over 130 years later.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications. Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance. Participates in and leads problem solving activities.  At Barton 1792 Distillery, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team. This facility operates 24/7 and this role will flex to work all shifts. This facility has 9 high speed production lines that produce ~10 million cases of various spirits annually.

 

Ensure activities, processes and products are compliant with regulatory requirements including OSHA, TTB, and EPAWork with internal and external customers by ensuring all quality and food safety systems are followed and properly documented. Help to identify issues with internal or external customer service and work to put corrective actions in placeParticipate in creating, organizing, and updating lab procedures. Follow all work instructions and provide feedback on laboratory specifications. Assist with cleaning and organizing the lab. Provide input for lab design efficiency, ergonomics, and safetyAudit and provide feedback on quality checks and procedures being performed by front line team members. Provide feedback and support process improvements at the departments level. Participate as a member of the internal quality/food safety audit teamChampion formalized problem-solving methods. Participate in and lead problem solving activities to standardize and improve processes. Partner with the production areas to identify key quality and food safety improvement areas and help drive process improvementsSupport the quality organization and the broader operation in achieving operational excellence through championing problem solving, implementing sustainable processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvementsDevelop and maintain solid professional working relationships both inside and outside the company. Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values Qualifications/Requirements MUSTAssociates Degree in a technical discipline (Chemistry, Biology, etc)Ability to work various shiftsAt least 21 years of ageA functional working knowledge of mathematics and scientific techniqueProven root cause analysis and problem-solving training, techniques, and toolsProven ability to develop others Excellent oral & written communication skillsStrong analytical and technical skillsWorking knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook) PREFERRED3+ years relevant experienceBachelor’s degree in related fieldFamiliar with beverage processing and its associated equipmentKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

 

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