Machine Operator

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in producing the plastic bottles used in our high-volume manufacturing operation. You'll operate, set up, troubleshoot, and perform changeovers and preventative maintenance on blow molding equipment while ensuring bottles consistently meet quality standards. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced blow molding professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, reducing downtime, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

Shifts: 

A: Sun • Mon • Tue • Wed - 48 hours - (6:00am-6:00pm) 

    Sun • Mon • Tue - 36 hours

B: Sun • Mon • Tue • Wed 48 hours - (6:00pm-6:00am)

    Sun • Mon • Tue - 36hours

C: Thu • Fri • Sat - 36 hours - (6:00am-6:00pm)

    Wed • Thu • Fri • Sat - 48 hours

D: Thu • Fri • Sat - 36 hours - (6:00pm-6:00am)

    Wed • Thu • Fri • Sat - 48 hours

What You'll Do

• Operate, monitor, set up, and troubleshoot blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment to meet production and quality targets.
• Perform machine startups, shutdowns, mold changes, product changeovers, and mechanical or process adjustments.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process-related equipment issues while supporting preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform quality inspections and process adjustments to ensure bottles meet specifications while reducing scrap and minimizing downtime.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to temporary employees while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting blow molding equipment required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.

Preferred

• Two or more years of experience operating and troubleshooting blow molding equipment.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or Associate degree in industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, plastics technology, or a related field.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds and safely perform hands-on work throughout a 12-hour production shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb stairs or ladders, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment in a loud, hot, humid, and industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE and hearing protection.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

What's Next

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].