Bottling Operator

IJW Whiskey of Shelbyville, 1691 Zaring Mill Road, Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Summary:

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC (IJW) is a dynamic, fully integrated spirits company. Founded in 2017, we’ve compiled the largest independent library of aged Kentucky bourbon and rye and established a global presence including offices in Beverly Hills, Louisville and Tokyo, Japan, a 40-acre campus in Danville. Our ambitious growth trajectory includes a new whiskey distillery in Shelbyville, KY, slated for completion in early 2026, and a Japanese distillery in Chitose that will be completed in late 2026.

Position Overview:

We’re offering a Bottling Operator position in a fast-paced environment with a 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Bottling Operator will operate equipment, maintain quality and material organization on the bottling line, and will perform the duties of Associate Bottling Operator as needed to support all bottling line functions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Understand and execute Plan of the Day (POD).
• Communicate with other departments as necessary.
• Ensure bottling personnel training, development, and problem resolution.
• Provide leadership through personal example for bottling operators in a manner consistent with the culture of the company.
• Use Product specification binders to ensure quality standards are met for each product.
• Complete all quality checks as assigned.
• Make written entries on production, quality, and related documents.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Keep assigned work areas clean, neat, and free from clutter.
• Support operational improvements.
• Perform duties of Associate Bottling Operator as needed.
• Other duties as directed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to learn to operate multiple pieces of bottling line equipment.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively in demanding situations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma.
• Minimum of one to two years of relevant work experience.
• At least 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing in the warehouse or production area.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Capable of working on your feet, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and squatting.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Health savings and flexible savings account.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.