Processing Specialist na Lofted Spirits

Position Title: Processing Specialist 

Status: Full Time Exempt

Schedule: Days, Monday – Friday

Location: Onsite, Bardstown, KY 

Reports To: Processing Manager 

Who We Are 

From bespoke bourbon production to boundary-pushing brands, Lofted Spirits is where tradition meets transformation. Expanding on the work started by Peter Loftin in 2016, and today the number one producer of Kentucky contract whiskey, Lofted Spirits pioneered a world-class, industry-shaking approach to custom contract distillation while developing some of the fastest growing brands in American Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon and Green River. A unified entity, Lofted Spirits is built to lead the global whiskey industry, delivering exceptional experiences through innovation, trust and transformative industry impact while crafting some of the world’s most desired and awarded whiskies. Lofted Spirts joined the Pritzker Private Capital family of companies in 2022. Learn more at LoftedSpirits.com.

Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of making great whiskey. With the most modern, technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon combines the highest quality distillation and spirited hospitality into a modern, authentic bourbon experience unlike any other on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail™. Bardstown Bourbon Co. is working to push the entire industry in a direction that is more innovative, more transparent and more collaborative. Bardstown Bourbon was named 2023 Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year by IWSC, Brand Innovator and Distiller of the Year at the 2025 Icons of Whisky, and the brand’s Amrut Indian Whisky collaboration, the first of its kind, was honored as the highest-rated American Whiskey by Whisky Advocate in 2024. Bardstown Bourbon Co. is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit BardstownBourbon.com.

Green River Distilling Co. is a celebration of classic Kentucky – honoring the past while staying firmly planted in the present. The 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), Green River is known as "the Whiskey Without Regrets," and enjoys a rich history dating back to 1885. Reintroduced in 2022, Green River Distilling Co. proudly calls Owensboro, Kentucky home and serves as the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Authentic and approachable, Green River offers a growing portfolio of whiskeys crafted from historic mashbills. Blended to create a smooth and welcoming taste profile, Green River Distilling Co. is a true testament to simplicity and quality going hand-in-hand. Green River is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit greenriverwhiskey.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Processing Specialist to oversee the accurate input, auditing, and retention of processing records. This role is critical in ensuring controlled data entry, inventory accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective communication across departments. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills, with experience in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Input and audit processing records to ensure accuracy and compliance within the ERP system.
• Initiate and complete dump and batch records following TTB-approved formulas and quality specifications.
• Maintain and verify retention of all records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure that processing inventory records are current and accurate.
• Arrange cycle counts and physical inventories, verifying quantities at the end of each month in coordination with the Processing Manager.
• Maintain raw material inventories and receiving records for bulk spirits within the ERP system.
• Calculate product batch amounts and communicate required information to processing teams.
• Communicate between the lab and processors regarding quality-related information.
• Calculate bottling and processing gains/losses, investigating and reporting any significant variances to Processing Manager.
• Assist with the physical inventory of tanks and bottling materials.
• Generate reports on bottling and processing operations for meetings and budgeting purposes.
• Assist processing operators on an as needed basis. 
• Ensure commitment to the company’s ISO program, including maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
• On-site attendance 
• Other duties as assigned 

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in mathematics, analytics, and inventory counting.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Detail and outcome orientated with the ability to analyze and interpret data.  
• Reliable transportation to the assigned workplace.  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day; frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment, including the repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways.  
• Frequent expose to fluctuating indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Must occasionally climb stairs, balance, and navigate elevated walkways in a plant/production environment.
• The employee must have the ability to hear and understand verbal communication in person and over communication devices (phone, radio); ability to detect and respond to alarms, warning signals, and emergency notifications; ability to distinguish differences in tone, volume, and pitch for accurate communication. 
• Capability to work in high-temperature environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis from floor to shoulder.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of processing operations. If you are an organized and detail-focused professional with experience in inventory and production recordkeeping, we encourage you to apply.

Our Company is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of our Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, 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.

NOTE: The Company reserves the right to modify or apply this Job Description in any manner necessary to conduct its business and meet its goals and objectives. This Job Description does not imply that these are the only functions of the job, or the only essential functions of the job. Other duties and responsibilities may be required in this position.