Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Company/Location OverviewBuffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies. www.buffalotrace.com
Job Description/ResponsibilitiesSazerac's Safety Internship offers students a thorough opportunity to work in the distilled spirits industry. This role supports all bottling/distilling/distribution Safety and Environmental initiatives.
Our Interns work closely with our operation’s top talent, gain a thorough understanding of our departments and the career opportunities within each, all while working hands on contributing to and leading projects that directly impact company productivity and growth.
Expectations of Technical Internship:
- Work with a mentor to develop project plans and set goals.
- Complete health and safety process improvement projects in assigned areas
- Develop and write standards for assigned processes.
- Technical intern events will also be available both in and out of work. These include networking throughout the company, time with senior leaders and extracurricular activities.
- Position located in Owensboro, KY
- Sazerac will not sponsor applicants for work visas for these positions
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's level degree in Environmental Science, Health, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field
- Ability and willingness to commit to the entirety of Sazerac's internship program
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for learning and growing your EHS skill set
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to lead teams
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong work ethic
- Related coursework
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Health, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
- Ability and willingness to commit to the entirety of the internship program
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- Passion for learning and growing an EHS skill set
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to lead teams
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong work ethic
- Related coursework
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or fair across many roles, with comments highlighting good or great base pay. Compensation is often viewed as one of the stronger aspects relative to other parts of the job experience.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as strong, with medical, dental, and vision included and cited positively by employees. Benefits are portrayed as comprehensive and available from early employment in some roles.
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What We Do
Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned spirits producer and marketer with operations in the United States and around the world. It makes and markets award-winning bourbon and whiskey brands such as Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye, alongside Fireball, Southern Comfort, and other spirits. Its portfolio spans more than 450 brands, produced at renowned distilleries.
