Production Technician
Sazerac · New Albany, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Sazerac (food & beverage) in New Albany, IN. Understand and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and best practices to ensure quality standards and performance metrics are met.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $73k–$95k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 93%
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This plant: Sazerac in New Albany
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Job Description/Responsibilities
As a Production Technician at Northwest Ordinance Distilling (located in New Albany, IN), you will be responsible for operating bottling equipment, monitoring production processes, ensuring product quality, performing maintenance tasks, and maintaining cleanliness of the bottling area. This role will work in small teams were relationships and teamwork help drive the success of the facility. We operate 24/7, primarily producing and bottling Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and other famous spirit brands, such 99 Brand, Parrot Bay, and Southern Comfort.
What You'll Do
- ◆Understand and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and best practices to ensure quality standards and performance metrics are met
- ◆Perform equipment set-up, lubrication, changeover, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- ◆Operate industrial equipment such as a Forklift. We will train you and certify you on the Forklift.
Shift: 2-2-3 (Rotating 2-2-3 schedule. 3 day weekend every other week.
Hours: 6:45pm-7am
Required Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- ✓Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating machinery
- ✓Strong communication and teamwork skills
- ✓Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance
- ✓Ability to work on your feet (12 hour shifts), climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling and squatting
- ✓Ability to work in environments with high noise levels and humid conditions (non-weather)
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Culture and Benefits
The hourly rate for this role is $22.08 - $24.53/hr depending on shift ($2/hr shift diff for nights). You can earn up to $27/hr within your first 6 months!
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Sazerac Company Overview
Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
What’s Next
Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.