Job Information
Diageo Balcones Brewhouse Team Member in Waco, Texas
Job Description :
About us:
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the diversity of our talent and strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people!
Balcones Distilling is a grain-to-glass full production distillery in central Texas. Specializing in American Single Malt and single grain whiskies, we operate a 200 bbl brewhouse and fermentor batch size with 2 x 100 bbl wash distillations and 2 x 65 bbl spirit distillations.
Diageo is looking for a team-oriented, organized, and driven individual to join the Balcones Distillery Brewhouse team.
Scope of the role:
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain a diversified perspective on fermentation and beverage production as well as broadening one's skills to include distillery operations. While the focus of this position is within the Brewhouse, opportunities will be available to cross train on all facets of our spirits production.
Candidates MUST be serious about safety, cleanliness, quality, and attention to detail. A good candidate will also need to lift up to 60 pounds, be able to twist and turn, be able to reach over your shoulders, and work in a standing, walking, or crouching position at a steady pace. Candidates must be able to work independently and have a curiosity about on-the-fly problem-solving.
Key Accountabilities:
Master the use of both physical and digital systems to oversee mashing, fermentation, and transfer of wort and fermented wash.
Safely move pallets of grain, super sacks, etc. via forklift and pallet jack.
Handle grain from unloading, to storing, to milling - including lifting and dumping 55lb bags of grain and making adjustments to the mill to meet specifications.
Effectively transfer fermented wash to the stills for distillation - requires lifting and moving hoses and operating pumps.
Requirements:
Desire to learn more about and gain experience spirits production.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
A working knowledge and understanding of health and safety, TTB and environmental risk management principles.
Production experience in brewing, winemaking, or distilling preferred but not required.
College degree in chemistry, microbiology, or food science or applicable experience in a related field preferred.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.
CHARACTER IS EVERYTHING
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Balcones
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-06-25
Salary Range:
Minimum Salary:
$36398
Maximum Salary:
$60663
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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