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.

Essential Functions

Time Allocation

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

Qualifications

1. 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.

1. 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

1. Education and Experience – Preferred

• 1 year of Bourbon industry experience

Job Related Information

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.