Distillery Quality Control Internship at Heaven Hill Brands

Bardstown, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Testing, Laboratory Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Office Suite, Curiosity, Collaboration, HPLC, Grain Analysis, Fermentation Science, Distillation Science, Food Science, Testing Methods

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

This is a paid internship that is part of Heaven Hill's Summer Internship Program (running May-August). The role is based at our Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, KY. As part of the Heaven Hill Summer Internship Program, you will support organizational strategic goals through hands-on project work and high-impact assignments. Our program is designed to provide meaningful experience, professional development, cross-functional exposure, networking opportunities, facility tours, and intern engagement events throughout the summer. What the Role Is The Springs Distillery Quality Control Internship offers immersive experience in analytical testing, laboratory operations, and distillery QC/QA practices. This role is ideal for students interested in chemistry, fermentation science, distillation science, or quality systems. You will contribute to quality improvement and plant optimization projects, learn to run routine lab analyses, assist with new test development, troubleshoot testing inconsistencies, and support data collection that improves distillery performance. Projects can be tailored to the intern’s specific interests, promoting innovation and fresh perspective within Springs’ quality operations. How You Will Spend Your Time? * Quality Testing & Laboratory Support * Learn to operate, maintain, and calibrate lab equipment, including HPLC, brix testing tools, sensory materials, and grain analysis instrumentation. * Perform routine QC analysis and accurately document results to support daily production needs. * Troubleshoot testing inconsistencies and propose improvements to ensure data repeatability and accuracy. * Innovation Projects * QC-driven projects will be assigned based on operational priorities and intern interest areas. Project areas include: * Grain analysis * Fermentation and Yeasting * Sensory Program Implementation * Analytical Correlation Work * Wastewater and Environmental * Cross-site collaboration between Bernheim and Springs * Professional Development * Prepare and present findings and recommendations to internal teams throughout the internship. * Deliver a final presentation to the Executive Leadership Team summarizing your project work and key learnings. * Participate in developmental workshops, networking opportunities, and cross-functional exposure events. Who You Are… Required Skills and Experience: * Currently a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Fermentation Science, Distillation Science, Food Science, or related field. * Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. * Curiosity and willingness to learn new scientific techniques, testing methods, and lab protocols. * Ability to work independently with clear instructions and collaborate with operations and QC staff. * Laboratory or production experience preferred but not required. Physical Requirements While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to: * Stand; extensive walking; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. * Will be required to climb stairs and may be required to climb ladders. * Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

The intern will support quality improvement and plant optimization projects, perform routine lab analyses, and assist with new test development. They will also troubleshoot testing inconsistencies and support data collection to improve distillery performance.