at Pernod Ricard USA in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Spirit Operations Apprentice (2 year Fixed Term Contract)
Your manager: Process Improvement Leader
Team: Malt Distilleries
Location: Speyside
What is a Spirit Operations Apprentice?
As part of this 2-year apprenticeship, you will get the chance to learn the whisky making process at our Speyside distilleries and warehousing operations.
As a Spirit Operations Apprentice you will:
Assist in the production of Scotch Whisky.
Control production processes to ensure product quality and efficacy.
Control equipment and processes to ensure staff are safe as they work.
Analyse raw materials within our Production Technical Centre.
Ensure the correct storage and movement of our maturing inventory.
At the end of the programme, you will receive:
A level 3 (SCQF Level 6) Qualification.
An IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.
Your blend of talent
This position could be right for you if you:
Have a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn.
Are able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Have good numeracy and literacy skills.
Have good communication skills.
Hold a current driving licence.
Due to the fact that this role will be working directly with alcohol, we must request that all applicants are a minimum 18 years old.
Our mix of benefits
We offer 20 day's annual holiday plus public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, private healthcare, life assurance and more!
You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
Be part of something big
We are Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Pernod Ricard Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio.
We are part of Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally.
We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouet champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.
We're committed to diversity and inclusion
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Createurs de Convivialite'.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.
Closing Date for Applications:
25th July 2024
Job Posting End Date:2024-07-26
Target Hire Date:2024-08-26
Target End Date:2026-08-28
Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
