Join the PRD Team

Position Title: Production Team  

Reports To: Distiller  

Company Summary: 

Puerto Rico Distillery specializes in high-quality artisanal Puerto Rican diaspora rum. Affectionately known on the island as Pitorro, it’s been close to impossible to find it anywhere outside of Puerto Rico. Pitorro is a rum distilled from sugar cane molasses that for centuries has been enjoyed by Puerto Rican families and friends. Puerto Rico Distillery aims to share the unofficial national spirit of Puerto Rico and its rich traditions. This small craft distillery is family-owned and located in Frederick, Maryland.   

Basic Function: 

To assist Distiller in day-to-day distillery operations with a focus on product labeling, bottling, distillery cleanliness and equipment maintenance. Production team is responsible for fermentation, distilling, blending, filtering, bottling and labeling. Depending on the tempo of the work day, the production team may work with customers as needed to assist with tastings, checkout, etc.  

Qualifiers:  

• Able to lift at least 50 lbs 
• Able to stand for 8 hours a day doing physical work  
• Ability to work independently, as well as with others in a team-based setting 
• Proactive and self-motivated  

This is a part-time position requiring the ability to work flexible hours (occasionally as few as four, generally no more than eight), flexible shifts (potentially early, mid, and/or late), and flexible days of the week. Approximately 24 hours per week.  

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Bottling: Set-up/breakdown, Daily operations, Cleaning and maintenance, Labeling 
• Cleaning: General distillery, Tanks and equipment, Lab and other production work areas. Support team to maintain sanitation protocols 
• General Production: Assist Distiller and Production Team with all requested tasks, Raw materials preparation, Filtration Pump set-ups  

Other Duties: 

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Please attach a resume with references and cover letter to all inquiries.