Craft Operator

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.

Role Responsibilities

These are the essential functions of the position but not limited to these activities:

• Demonstrate basic competency in operations of craft bottling in compliance with all company policies. Examples of some of the duties to include barreling, packaging, QC testing, line set-up, sanitation.
• Rotates positions of the operation on a prescribed basis.
• Operate equipment as directed focusing on safety, quality, performance and customer interaction.
• Provide tourists with an unforgettable experience by engaging and interacting as appropriate while still performing other job-related duties.
• Demonstrate proficiency with desktop PC and software, with attention to details & accuracy. Become proficient with the SAP System, accurately executing process order transactions, receiving and shipping documentation.
• Operate pallet jack and forklifts, to safely move products in the department and to other areas of the plant as required.
• Perform basic equipment PMs per established procedures.
• Answer questions from our guests with fact-based information specific to the Jim Beam production process and heritage.
• Ability to be certified for your department (if applicable)

• Sanitation duties to keep working area clean and organized always for employees and tourists.
• Safety is everyone’s responsibility; identify risks and report violations, near misses, or injuries immediately.
• Knowledge of GMP’s, safety standards, quality standards and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pre Employment Criteria

• Average to above average attendance and performance/safety records
• Standard Timing Model: 30 minimum score
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and comprehend English with understanding as it relates to job tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interact with the public.

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, outgoing, pleasant and engaging personality/disposition.
• Socially at ease with groups of people.
• Self-directed activities with limited supervision.
• Must possess problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills 

• Must have ability to perform math functions.
• Scattered shift work with flexibility for weekend and holiday work.
• Display a teamwork attitude

Physical Requirements

Be able to physically perform all aspects of the position.  This includes, but is not limited to:

• Lift 35 lbs. on a constant basis and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis, from floor to shoulder height. When situations arise where you are required to lift more than 50 lbs., It is recommended you use any Company provided equipment that you are qualified to operate, or the lift should be performed by two employees.

• Climb a minimum of two flights of stairs in succession.
• Able to bend and stoop constantly.
• Have acceptable (or corrected) visual acuity and depth perception.  Have acceptable (or corrected) hearing.
• Must be able to work in extremely hot, dusty conditions.
• Ability to report to work and stay for duration of the day.