Distillery Assistant in Newport, Rhode Island at Ajulia Executive Search

• Location: Newport, Rhode Island
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26240

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Distillery Assistant offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this role could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily distillery operations, including mashing, fermentation, and distillation processes.
• Assist in measuring and adjusting alcohol proof levels for both bottling and barrel aging.
• Oversee bottling activities such as filtering, filling, labeling, sealing, and packaging finished products.
• Handle barrel management tasks, including filling, aging (harvesting), and transporting barrels between production and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of production equipment and facilities.
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to move products and materials safely within the facility.
• Load and unload shipments efficiently using appropriate equipment.
• Develop a strong understanding of the full distillation lifecycle to support production efficiency and quality.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and minor repairs on production equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in brewing, distillation, or related beverage production environments.
• Formal education or certifications in distilling, brewing, or fermentation sciences are advantageous.
• Exposure to fermentation, distillation processes, bottling/packaging operations, or basic chemical analysis is preferred.
• Familiarity with distillation systems, malt milling, and stillhouse/cellar operations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to safely operate or willingness to be trained on forklifts and box trucks.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety standards and compliance practices is a plus.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire

Salary: $19-$22/hr

Ask for: Deb

Job Id: 26240

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

#ZR
#Monster
#Talroo
#IH

• See All Jobs