Packaging & Production Associate

Thistle Finch Distilling

Lancaster, PA

Key Responsibilities

• Packaging [primary]
• Set up, run, and clean the bottling line: fill, cap or cork, label, and case bottles.
• Run the canning line: fill, seal, code, and pack cans into 4-packs and cases.
• Check quality during each run: fill levels, closures, labels, and codes; pull and report any product that is not to standard.
• Change over the lines between products, bottle sizes, and can formats.
• Clean, sanitize, and do basic maintenance on packaging equipment; troubleshoot jams and stoppages.
• Keep packaging materials stocked and inform supervisor when supplies run low.
• Record batch numbers, lot codes, and case counts for each packaging run.
• Production [secondary]
• Assist with blending, proofing, filtering, and mixing of spirits and canned cocktail batches.
• Measure and record proof, volume, and temperature; follow recipes and batch sheets exactly.
• Move, fill, and empty tanks, totes, and barrels.
• Assist with mashing, fermenting, and distilling of rye whiskey and other spirits.
• Keep accurate records of recipes, batch notes, and production data for federal (TTB) reports.
• Fulfillment [as needed]
• Pick, pack, and stack customer orders on pallets.
• Prepare shipments and load trucks.
• Deliver customer orders locally when needed.
• Assist in keeping the warehouse organized and inventory counts accurate.
• Follow safety rules for high-proof spirits, cleaning chemicals, and equipment.
• Keep production, packaging, and warehouse areas clean and organized.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail: counts, measurements, and records must be accurate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Comfortable lifting 50 lbs from ground level and standing for a full shift.
• Basic computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, data entry).
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Experience on a bottling, canning, or other production line preferred.
• Beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Pallet jack or forklift experience is a plus.