Greetings all, 'High Wire Distilling specializes in high quality aged whiskies made from heirloom, regionally grown grains, as well as their award winning Botanical Gins and Amaro, all produced at
High Wire distillery in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Currently one of the most talked about craft distilleries in the country, High Wire is growing quickly and seeks a full time assistant distiller. The Production Assistant works under the supervision of the Head Distiller and is responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities associated with the production of spirits from raw ingredient to finished product, all the while maintaining the highest standards of quality control. For more info and job description see:
Production Assistant
The Production Assistant works under the supervision of the Head Distiller and is responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities associated with the production of spirits from raw ingredient to finished product, all the while maintaining the highest standards of quality control. The Production Assistant is a full time position assisting with the following tasks:
Mash/Wash Production- Maintaining a consistent formula with careful documentation and implementing changes with controllable methods
Fermentation- Monitoring fermentations and measuring productivity
Distillation- Careful monitoring and execution of all aspects of distillation, tasting of spirits for quality analysis, and making appropriate cuts based on data, appearance, smell, and taste
Proofing- Carefully calculating proof process for record keeping, bottling, and barreling with close attention to detail
Barreling- Preparing barrels for filling, filling barrels, labeling to TTB standards, and storing appropriately
Blending- Careful measuring and blending of spirits to maintain product spec
Bottling- Setting up, controlling fill level, monitoring waste, supervising and managing of volunteers
Record Keeping- Carefully documenting all duties listed above, maintaining weekly inventories of all packaged and raw materials, assisting with TTB reporting
Cleaning and Sanitizing- Maintaining all equipment to the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation, keeping open areas and storage room clean and orderly with logical storage methods
Maintenance- Monitoring and checking all equipment on a regular basis to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
Purchasing- Assisting with purchasing, following up on orders, monitoring inventories for re-order
The ideal candidate should possess:
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills both oral and written
Strong planning and organizational skills
Microsoft Excel skills
A background in the food and beverage industry is preferred.
Physical Demands:
Frequently stand for the duration of the shift. This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver up to 170 pounds.
Use their hands to perform fine manipulation, handle or feel, and must be able to reach with hands and arms
Identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste). This requires having close distance, color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
This position requires proper and safe handling of hazardous materials and operation of complex moving machinery
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is periodically exposed to a wet environment in high and low temperature ranges
Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@highwiredistilling.com. No walk-ins, please.
High Wire distillery in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Currently one of the most talked about craft distilleries in the country, High Wire is growing quickly and seeks a full time assistant distiller. The Production Assistant works under the supervision of the Head Distiller and is responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities associated with the production of spirits from raw ingredient to finished product, all the while maintaining the highest standards of quality control. For more info and job description see:
Production Assistant
The Production Assistant works under the supervision of the Head Distiller and is responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities associated with the production of spirits from raw ingredient to finished product, all the while maintaining the highest standards of quality control. The Production Assistant is a full time position assisting with the following tasks:
Mash/Wash Production- Maintaining a consistent formula with careful documentation and implementing changes with controllable methods
Fermentation- Monitoring fermentations and measuring productivity
Distillation- Careful monitoring and execution of all aspects of distillation, tasting of spirits for quality analysis, and making appropriate cuts based on data, appearance, smell, and taste
Proofing- Carefully calculating proof process for record keeping, bottling, and barreling with close attention to detail
Barreling- Preparing barrels for filling, filling barrels, labeling to TTB standards, and storing appropriately
Blending- Careful measuring and blending of spirits to maintain product spec
Bottling- Setting up, controlling fill level, monitoring waste, supervising and managing of volunteers
Record Keeping- Carefully documenting all duties listed above, maintaining weekly inventories of all packaged and raw materials, assisting with TTB reporting
Cleaning and Sanitizing- Maintaining all equipment to the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation, keeping open areas and storage room clean and orderly with logical storage methods
Maintenance- Monitoring and checking all equipment on a regular basis to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
Purchasing- Assisting with purchasing, following up on orders, monitoring inventories for re-order
The ideal candidate should possess:
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills both oral and written
Strong planning and organizational skills
Microsoft Excel skills
A background in the food and beverage industry is preferred.
Physical Demands:
Frequently stand for the duration of the shift. This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver up to 170 pounds.
Use their hands to perform fine manipulation, handle or feel, and must be able to reach with hands and arms
Identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste). This requires having close distance, color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
This position requires proper and safe handling of hazardous materials and operation of complex moving machinery
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is periodically exposed to a wet environment in high and low temperature ranges
Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@highwiredistilling.com. No walk-ins, please.