Independent Stave Company

Final Inspector

Independent Stave Company  •  Louisville, KY (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

About us
Located in the heart of the Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel purchases authentic Bourbon Barrels directly from the source. And we ship all over the world. With a warehouse located in one of the largest cities in the US, our used bourbon barrels are ready to ship. We work with customers from the US, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere, providing high-quality barrels for distilling a variety of liquors and spirits.

http://kentuckybourbonbarrel.com/

Are you a hard worker who takes pride in quality? We’re looking for a motivated Final Inspector to join our production team. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines of quality control by physically lifting and inspecting finished barrels, then efficiently 4-packing them for shipment. If you like staying busy, working with your hands, and being part of a team that keeps things moving, this job is for you. An added bonus, the more you accurately inspect, the more money you make. $27-29 for a skilled and efficient inspector isn't uncommon.

Starting Wage: $21 - This includes $2 attendance bonus.

Shift Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Responsibilities

  • Lift barrels onto inspection stands and perform quality checks on each unit
  • Inspect for defects in seams, hoops, heads, and overall integrity
  • Reject and tag non-conforming barrels for rework or disposition
  • 4-pack approved barrels onto the shipping platform quickly and accurately
  • Re-label barrels to indicate inspection completed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE at all times
  • Occasionally perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented — you catch problems others might miss
  • Manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus
  • Able to lift/roll heavy barrels repeatedly throughout a full shift
  • Comfortable standing, bending, and working at a fast pace for 8–10 hours
  • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player

Physical Requirements

  • Comfortable working in a loud, active production environment with hearing protection provided
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (75+ lbs)
  • Standing, bending, kneeling, and walking for extended periods
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments

Benefits -Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:

  • Overtime is available once trained
  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Medical Insurance- After 30 days
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(K) (Employer match equal to 50% of your "eligible contributions.")

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Independent Stave Company

About Independent Stave Company

Independent Stave Company is a family-owned, dynamic, global company reaching customers in over 40 countries and cooperages around the world. Every day, millions of people enjoy beverages aged in our wine and whiskey barrels.

A century since the company's founding, Independent Stave Company still embraces the core values of family, innovation, community, and hard work. Total commitment to quality and service has made us the leading cooperage company in the world, thanks to the unfailing support of our satisfied customers.

New Cooperage Facilities:

• Commonwealth Cooperage, in Morehead, Kentucky

• Kentucky Cooperage in Lebanon, Kentucky

• Missouri Cooperage in Lebanon, Missouri

• Heinrich Cooperage in Australia

• Tonnellerie Quintessence in Bordeaux, France

• Tonnellerie Quintessence in Santiago, Chile

• Tonnellerie Tremeaux in Beaune, France

Used Cooperage Facilities:

• Kentucky Bourbon Barrel in Louisville, Kentucky

• Kentucky Bourbon Barrel South in Lebanon, Kentucky

• Kentucky Bourbon Barrel in Co Kildare, Ireland

Stave Mill Facilities:

• Batesville Mill, in Batesville, Arkansas (coming soon)

• Benton Wood Products in Benton, Kentucky

• Clifton Mill, in Clifton, Tennessee

• Jackson Mill, in Jackson, Ohio

• Merrain International, Monthureux-sur-Saône, France

• Morehead Mill in Morehead, Kentucky

• New Florence Mill in New Florence, Missouri

• Salem Mill in Salem, Missouri

• Southern Indiana Mill in Salem, Indiana

• Stevenson Mill in Stevenson, Indiana

• Zanesville Mill in Zanesville, Ohio

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lebanon, MO
Year Founded
1912
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