Batching Associate

Job Title: Batching Associate

About Us

We’re Endless West, makers of molecular spirits. Our small, independent team of scientists, sommeliers,

writers, chefs, and dropouts is creating the next generation of wine and spirits. Our work has already

attracted significant interest from a range of people — whiskey enthusiasts, scientists, members of the

culinary world, creatives in design, technology, and fashion — across the country. And we’re just getting

going.

We’re relentlessly curious, optimistic enough to run after ambitious ideas, and skeptical enough to analyze

every angle and consider every option. We support each other as colleagues and care about each other as

people, believing that the health of our business can be measured by the health of our team. We are

obsessed with leveraging scientific learning, creative storytelling, and business expertise to explore the

limits of what’s possible.

Everyone is welcome at Endless West. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to

creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups to apply.

If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable, and a passion for our mission goes a long way.

About the Role

Note: This position will be based out of our manufacturing facility in Detroit, Michigan and requires in-

person presence there.

We are looking for a highly organized Batching Associate to join our growing team in Detroit. Reporting

directly to the Team Lead and Production Manager, the Batching Associate is involved in all batching and

blending processes at the production facility. The flexibility to survive and thrive in an entrepreneurial

environment (which means being able to wear multiple hats, operate without highly structured processes,

and consider no task too small or too large) is a critical aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily/weekly production schedule in tandem with the Production Manager and operations

team.

• Verify the quality, quantity, and lot numbers of all the necessary raw materials prior to batching.

• Batch, Blend products for production under direction of team lead.

• Generate batching sheets in accordance with the daily/weekly production schedule.

• Maintain daily detailed logs and records for batching, blending, and CIP runs.

• Ensure that SOPs are followed and safe manufacturing practices are employed.

• Schedule regular maintenance for batching and blending equipment.

• Maintain and keep organized the materials, tools, and ingredients used in batching and blending.

• Monitor ingredients inventory, assist with inventory management, and coordinate ordering needs

with Supply Chain & Logistics, Team Lead, and the Production Manager to keep counts as

accurate as possible.

• Identify, prioritize, and pursue continuous improvement projects.

• Assist the Production Manager as needed with daily operations.

• Ensure the facility has a safe and clean environment for batching and everyday production.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production environment (particularly brewery, distiller, or winery) or

packaging/food industry

• Experience using lab-grade scales, pipettes, volumetric vessels, spectrophotometers, and other

basic lab equipment

• Flexibility to survive and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. (Which means being able to

wear multiple hats; operate without highly structured processes; and consider no task too small

nor too large)

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse/plant environment

Nice to Have

• Operate a fork-lift to stack and lift pallets (proof of certification required to operate forklifts)

• Intermediate mechanical aptitude

• Proficiency with computers (PC)

• Basic spirits or cocktail knowledge

Physical Requirements

• This can be a physically demanding position at times. You must be able to be on your feet for eight

hours or more per day performing what sometimes can be repetitive and strenuous tasks.

• Must be able to kneel, crawl, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

• Although work is performed indoors, conditions frequently become damp/wet due to the nature

of production.

• Environment can become loud during bottling. Proper protective equipment is required such as

ear protection and safety glasses are required.