Production Assistant
Location
Penfield, PA
Position Summary
At Iron Axe Distilling Co., we don't just make whiskey—we build it from the ground up. We're looking for someone who takes pride in working with their hands, enjoys learning a craft, and isn't afraid to get dirty.
Whether you're a homebrewer, a backwoods moonshiner ready to take your skills to the right side of the law, or simply someone with a passion for whiskey and hard work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
This is a hands-on position assisting with every aspect of craft spirit production, bottling, warehousing, and maintaining our distillery.
Responsibilities
- Assist with mashing, fermenting, distilling, and proofing spirits.
- Fill, label, cork, and package bottles.
- Prepare barrels for filling and assist with barrel aging operations.
- Clean and sanitize fermentation tanks, stills, hoses, pumps, and production equipment.
- Move grain, barrels, cases, and other materials throughout the facility.
- Maintain production records and inventory.
- Help prepare customer orders and deliveries.
- Assist in developing new whiskey products and experimental batches.
- Keep the distillery clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
- Support tasting room operations when needed.
What We're Looking For
- A passion for whiskey, bourbon, and craft spirits.
- Strong technical ability
- Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot equipment.
- Comfortable lifting 50+ pounds repeatedly.
- Able to work on your feet for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Dependable with a solid work ethic.
- Willingness to learn every aspect of craft distilling.
- Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
Preferred Experience
- Brewing or distilling
- Food or beverage manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Business management
- Warehouse or production work
No distilling experience? That's okay. If you've got the drive to learn and the work ethic to match, we'll teach you the rest. Fresh out of college and looking for a dynamic career and a company to grow with, this could be it.
What You'll Learn
You'll gain experience in every step of craft whiskey production, including:
- Grain selection
- Mashing and fermentation
- Distillation
- Barrel aging
- Blending and finishing
- Bottling and packaging
- Quality control
- Distillery operations
This isn't an assembly-line job. You'll become part of the entire process.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 75 lbs.
- Stand, bend, and climb throughout the workday.
- Work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments.
- Safely operate pumps, hoses, hand tools, and production equipment.
Why Iron Axe?
We're building something different—a true American craft distillery where hard work, quality, and grit still matter. Every bottle tells a story, and every member of our team plays a part in making it.
If you're looking for a desk job, this isn't it.
If you're looking for a trade you can be proud of and want to help build one of Pennsylvania's finest craft distilleries, we'd like to meet you.
Join the crew. Build great whiskey. Leave your mark.
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
