About Wooden Walls Distilling
Wooden Walls Distilling is St. John’s first craft distillery — proudly independent and rooted in Newfoundland’s tradition of craftsmanship and hospitality.
Our award-winning lineup includes Evening Tide Vodka — crowned World’s Best Varietal Vodka at the 2024 World Vodka Awards — as well as Walsh’s Gin, St. John’s Southside Citrus Gin, and Bonavista Coffee Liqueur. Each spirit is made with patience, precision, and a deep respect for the craft.
From our 70-seat tasting room to our production floor, we celebrate the art of distilling and the stories that come with every bottle.
We’re looking for a Distiller to join our production team — someone reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from the ground up while helping produce world-class spirits.
Role Overview
The Distiller supports all aspects of distillery operations, including fermentation, distillation, filtration, bottling, and cleaning. The role also involves assisting with distillery tours and sharing knowledge about our process and products with visitors.
This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced environment that demands precision, pride in cleanliness, and teamwork. Brewing or distilling education is considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Sanitation
- Maintain strict cleanliness standards throughout all production areas.
- Clean and sanitize fermenters, stills, tanks, hoses, pumps, and floors.
- Perform clean-in-place (CIP) and sanitation procedures according to schedule.
- Support waste management and safe chemical handling.
Production Support
- Prepare mashes and washes, monitoring fermentation progress.
- Operate vodka, gin, and liqueur distillation runs.
- Operate filtration systems; including proofing, blending, and finishing spirits.
- Record key production metrics and maintain accurate documentation.
Bottling & Packaging
- Filling, capping, labeling, and packaging bottles.
- Conduct visual and quality control checks to ensure consistent presentation.
Tours & Customer Interaction
- Host or support distillery tours and tastings.
- Provide visitors with insight into the production process, ingredients, and craftsmanship behind Wooden Walls spirits.
- Ensure visitors have a safe, informative, and memorable experience aligned with our brand standards.
Deliveries & Logistics
- Assist with local deliveries and pickups — a vehicle is required.
- Help manage raw materials, inventory, and general facility organization.
- Support event preparation or setup as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Experience in a distillery, brewery, winery, or food production facility
- Training or coursework in brewing, distilling, or fermentation science
- Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Ability to lift 55+ lbs safely and repeatedly
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness
- Comfortable using pumps, valves, and other mechanical equipment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Friendly, approachable attitude when interacting with the public
Assets (Preferred):
- Forklift certification or warehouse equipment experience
- Comfort speaking to small groups or hosting tours
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Location:
- St. John's, NL (preferred)
Work Location: In person
