Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

Join our Used Barrel Division (Kentucky Bourbon Barrel South) and play a key role in managing the flow of barrels through our facility. This position combines logistics and production responsibilities, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, and forklift operation. Successful candidates will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, operating equipment safely, maintaining inventory accuracy, and contributing to the production of high-quality refurbished bourbon barrels.

Reports to: KBBS Production Manager

Compensation: $20 to $24 an hour, based on skills and experience

Primary Responsibilities: Operations Specialist

• Prepare customer orders for shipment (bill of lading, packing list, and manifest)
• Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory movement
• Communicate with drivers and internal teams to ensure timely loading and scheduling changes
• Support production and quality goals (inventory and quality checks)
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Operations Specialist

• Manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred
• Strong attendance, teamwork, and safety mindset
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Forklift experience preferred

Benefits

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

• Competitive Wages (Based on Experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Company Match

*Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

Our Culture

Our people are passionate about their craft and take pride in their contribution to the wine and spirits industry, supporting our mission to craft world-class oak barrels and other cooperage products so that our employees, customers and communities flourish.

We are always looking for hard-working people to join our team. A great work-ethic, dedication, and reliability are a few of the characteristics that we look for. 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.