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Maturation Warehouse Operator

Job Description :

From pioneers like Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Elizabeth Cumming, to the digital disrupters already shaping our future, at Diageo, we’ve never stopped looking forward. We’re continuing to build on our heritage and, with eCommerce at the heart of everything we do, we’re creating our legacy for tomorrow. Join us and explore new ways ahead with digital sales channels, consumer insight and data. As you help us to keep shaking up the market with industry-leading solutions, you’ll transform your career too.

About us

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Bulleit, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. With over 200 brands in 180 countries and a global network of entrepreneurial individuals, we blend a diverse range of experience, knowledge and skills. We connect customers and consumers to our iconic products and create innovative experiences that bring people together to celebrate life.

About the role

At Diageo Bulleit, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of “Safety First” in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is essential for success. As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Bulleit Maturation Warehouse Team and Dryhouse Team, you will provide support, training and mentorship to your fellow team members, encourage and engage others. You will have the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Risk, Quality, Distillation, Logistics, and Procurement) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility. A few more things:

Whiskey barrel palletizing, filling, and dumping

Safe and efficient movement and storage of empty and full Whiskey barrels.
Maintain quality and the integrity of all Whiskey barrels following Diageo Standards
Maintain accurate inventory and movement records
Loading/Unloading of Tankers & Dry Van
Machine and equipment PM’s (Support Maintenance where needed)

React to abnormal conditions, breakdowns, and emergencies
Full compliance to all Diageo site safety regulations, federal and local regulations for the handling, storage and transportation of Whiskey including TTB, FDA and environmental constraints
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Flexibility to adapt to different shift working practices and patterns.
Both team and individual working that requires effective decision-making, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Demonstration and promotion of positive actions and behaviors within and out of the workplace
Support to “on-call” managers.

About you

You will be responsible for:

Following the Dryhouse and Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures
Monitoring and controlling the process
Identifying and correcting deviations from standard process parameters
Reacting to abnormal conditions, breakdowns, and emergencies.
Maintaining accurate process and inventory records
Maintaining a safe and efficient production of high standard of quality

Physical aspect:

Lifting – Minimum: 50 lbs. frequently; Maximum: 100 lbs.

Repetitive Motion - Frequently manipulating controls on forklift.
Dexterity - Frequent manipulating controls on forklift.
Standing/Sitting – Frequent sitting, standing and bending
Frequent Walking
Ability to work in confined spaces
Pulling/Pushing – Frequent to close overhead dock and trailer door and to operate cleaning equipment

You will need:

Minimum 21 years of age and a clean driving record.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Preferred – process operating experience.
Forklift safety and OSHA certification or experience in the operation of a powered truck; will train, CDL preferred.
Experience/capabilities with stacking pallets up to 20 feet high
Demonstrated partnership capability and can-do attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
A working knowledge and understanding of health and safety, TTB and environmental risk management principles.
PC/Systems skills e.g. SAP, Excel, & Word.
A working knowledge and understanding of electronic/paper business systems.
Ability to work any shift and holidays.
Flexibility to adapt to different shift working practices and patterns. The distillery will operate on a 24/7 basis. Shift work is required on a 7-day schedule including holidays. Will be assigned to day shift or night shift once trained.

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.

Character Is Everything

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Shelbyville

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2023-05-31

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$34579

Maximum Salary:

$57631

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.