Distillery Operations Technician

Wolfhead Distillery Job Posting: Distillery Operations Technician Location: Amherstburg, Ontario | Position Type: Full-Time | Reports To: Head Distiller About Us Wolfhead Distillery is an artisanal craft distillery located in beautiful Amherstburg, Ontario. We pride ourselves on producing premium, award-winning spirits and creating distinct flavor profiles. We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and hardworking individual to join our production team as a Distillery Operations Technician. Position Overview Working directly under the Head Distiller, you will support daily spirits production, with a heavy focus on bottling line operations, blending, inventory management, and warehousing. This is a physical, hands-on role requiring active problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and a strong adherence to safety and quality protocols Key Responsibilities Bottling Line Operations Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify mechanical or operational line issues as they arise and troubleshoot to minimize downtime. Line Changeovers: Perform efficient, timely, and accurate changeovers on the bottling line between different product runs. Spirits Blending: Assist with blending operations on days when bottling is not scheduled. Inventory Management: Assist with inventory and organization of dry supplies and finished goods. Inventory Counts: Actively participate in scheduled monthly physical inventory counts for all materials and finished goods stock. Data Entry: Maintain production records and perform accurate data entry into our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create, update, and maintain SOPs for bottling line changeovers and daily operations. Logistics Support: Safely assist with shipping and receiving tasks in the warehouse. General Duties: Execute other distillery and production tasks as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Certification: Valid Forklift License is mandatory. Experience: Proven experience in warehousing, logistics, and inventory management. Quality Control Asset: Prior experience in Quality Control (QC) or quality assurance is considered a strong asset. Industry Asset: Experience within a commercial distilling, brewing, or fermentation environment is considered a strong asset. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods of time and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Technical Skills: Strong mathematical. Legal Requirement: Must be of legal drinking age in Ontario (19+) to assist with quality control and sensory tasting protocols. How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to submit their resume via email to Vanessa at vanessa@drinkwolfhead.com. Wolfhead Distillery is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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