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Robinson Stave Tennessee Robinson Stave Tennessee is a producer of oak staves used to make barrels for the bourbon industry.

We appreciate our team members for making safety a core value!
10/05/2026

We appreciate our team members for making safety a core value!

WE HAVE TWO OPENINGS:LOADER OPERATORJob Description/ResponsibilitiesJoin Robinson Stave as a Loader Operator and play a ...
09/25/2026

WE HAVE TWO OPENINGS:

LOADER OPERATOR

Job Description/Responsibilities
Join Robinson Stave as a Loader Operator and play a key role in supporting daily log yard, stave yard, and dry kiln operations. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to operate heavy equipment, manage material flow, and contribute to a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. The Loader Operator works closely with the Log Procurement Manager and helps ensure logs, inventory, and by-products are moved and handled effectively to support production goals.
What You'll Do
• Operate wheel loaders and other equipment to load and unload log trucks, dry kilns, and by-products.
• Support log yard and stave yard operations, including feeding the stave mill and pulling log tags.
• Assist with inventory handling, environmental cleanup activities, and general yard maintenance.
• Partner with log buyers, kiln personnel, and operations teams to support production needs.
• Maintain safe work practices and contribute to an organized, efficient work environment.
Shift/Hours: 1st shift (6am-4:30pm) and 2nd Shift (11am-9:30pm) M-Thurs
Qualifications/Requirements
Required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or outdoor work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work safely in a physically demanding environment.
Preferred
• Two or more years of experience operating a wheel loader or other heavy equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively work with team members across different departments.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, squat, and work outdoors for extended periods.

Culture and Benefits
Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:
After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Apply online here: https://careers-sazerac.icims.com/jobs/16235/loader-operator/job

STAVE MILL LINE LEAD

Job Description/Responsibilities
Join Robinson Stave as a Stave Mill Line Lead and play a key role in driving safety, quality, and production performance on our 1st shift team. This position provides daily leadership and support to production employees while helping ensure operational goals are achieved in a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who values teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
What You'll Do
• Lead day-to-day production activities for the assigned shift, ensuring safety, quality, and output goals are achieved.
• Provide coaching, direction, and support to production team members across the stave mill operation.
• Monitor production flow, staffing, and work assignments while ensuring compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support regulatory, environmental, and workplace safety requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Shift/Hours: 6am-4:30pm M-Thurs. Occasional Fridays
Qualifications/Requirements
Required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or fast-paced industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
• Experience in logging, sawmill, lumber, wood products, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience with inventory control, production tracking, or related operational processes.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as TPM, PDCA, Lean, or similar programs.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, squat, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment for extended periods.
Culture and Benefits
Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:
After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Apply online here: https://careers-sazerac.icims.com/jobs/16236/stave-mill-line-lead/job

09/17/2026

This is actual speed showing just how quickly team member Carnell Thompson operates the band/carousel saw that cuts staves. He said he likes the fast pace of the saw because it makes the time go by faster. Carnell has been with us for two and a half years.

08/03/2026

Team member Cassie Pipkin demonstrates what to look for when grading staves for bourbon barrels. Staves with knots or sap can often be cut and used for heading, or barrel lids. All defective staves are sent to the chipper and recycled.

Team member Jakob Burnett culls out staves on the heading line that need to be reworked. This ensures all staves meet sp...
07/16/2026

Team member Jakob Burnett culls out staves on the heading line that need to be reworked. This ensures all staves meet specifications. Jakob is a multi-job line worker, or floater, who fills in wherever needed on the production line. He’s been with us for eight years.

MACE NAMED SECOND-SHIFT SUPERVISORKeith Mace loves the allure and the history of the bourbon industry. He studies the ma...
06/25/2026

MACE NAMED SECOND-SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Keith Mace loves the allure and the history of the bourbon industry. He studies the many varieties on the market and has a collection of fine bourbons in his home.

Mace also worked for 10 years as a supervisor at another stave mill and also at a lumber mill.

For these reasons and others, Mace was a perfect team member as our new second shift supervisor.

“I like being a part of the making of bourbon barrels,” he said. “It just clicked for me. I love the allure and the history behind whiskeys and the process of making barrels. It gets in your blood. I love telling people I’m a part of this industry.”

As a student of bourbon history, Mace said he was familiar with Robinson Stave and its contributions to the industry.

“Robinson Stave has a great history,” he said. “I grew up watching their production videos online when I was working at the other stave mill. I wanted to see how other people made staves and built barrels. Robinson was impressive.”

Mace also is a fan of Buffalo Trace and its large stable of bourbons. Robinson Stave sends its staves to Cumberland Cooperage in Kentucky, which builds them into bourbon barrels for Buffalo Trace.

“Buffalo Trace has some of the most unique bourbons in the business, as far as history, price point and brand recognition,” he said.

Robinson Stave, Cumberland Cooperage and Buffalo Trace are owned by the Sazerac Company, one of the world's largest privately held spirits conglomerates that manufactures, markets and distributes more than 500 alcohol brands around the globe.

Mace said his experience has helped him adjust to his new job as night shift supervisor.

“I am familiar with a lot of the processes because working with wood requires similar steps,” he said. “I think I can make an impact here, because I know the importance of each log, how long it takes to get to maturity and how we need to maximize every inch of it.”

We’re loving these low-humidity days here at the mill. They’re also great for drying staves.
06/25/2026

We’re loving these low-humidity days here at the mill. They’re also great for drying staves.

06/05/2026

Knots and other imperfections in oak logs aren’t desirable for the smooth staves that form a bourbon barrel. Fortunately, we have a debarker that makes short work of them.

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS:GENERAL LABOR—2ND SHIFTJob Description/ResponsibilitiesThe duty of the General Laborer is...
05/18/2026

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS:

GENERAL LABOR—2ND SHIFT

Job Description/Responsibilities
The duty of the General Laborer is to work and assist in any operation on the log yard, stave storage yard. Load/Unload log trucks, Load/Unload Dry Kilns, Assist Log buyers, Pull Log Tags and feed Stave Mill, Assist in all Environmental Clean-up duties, Load/Unload By-Products, Assist Kiln Manager, assist in all aspects of handling inventory, Assist in Dry Kiln Operation. Position involves all aspects of “yard” duties. Preferred 2 years’ experience with a wheel loader or heavy equipment.

Current Shift: 2nd Shift - 5:00pm-3:30am
Starting Pay: $18/hr + shift differential
Qualifications/Requirements
MUST
• Stand long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, pull, push, climb a few steps, eye-hand coordination, grade the wood for defects, use hands for grabbing and wrists for rotating,
• Using tools such as tape measures and crayons.
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions, including cold and hot/humid conditions.
• Must have a High school diplomar or GED
• Must be able to pass a Drug screen & background check
PREFERRED
• Manufacturing: 2 years

To apply for this job, go online to:
https://careers-sazerac.icims.com/jobs/15561/general-labor---2nd-shift/job

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN—NIGHTS

We're looking for a reliable, qualified Maintenance Technician to join our team at Robinson Stave Mill located in Medon, TN. Since 1958, Robinson Stave has been making quality oak bourbon barrels to meet the needs of a burgeoning industry. We are committed and diligent about maintaining the highest quality standards for our barrels to ensure they produce the best bourbons in the world. Behind great barrels are great people. We are always looking for compassionate, qualified team members who share our vision and values of hard work, quality and enthusiasm. Come join our efforts to become a highly recognized and respected builder of bourbon barrels and one of the industry’s most-desired places to work!

Job Description/Responsibilities
What Will You Be Doing?

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the milling equipment; this includes completing preventative maintenance tasks, assisting the operators with breakdowns and new installations as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Ability to install, troubleshoot and maintain conduit wire, motors and electrical equipment on 240-volt, 3 phase and 440-volt systems
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues with machinery, utilizing your strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Identify and resolve PLC-related problems, utilizing your PLC troubleshooting skills
• Conduct machine safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders and equipment logs
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment

What Can You Look Forward To?

Job Highlights
• Starting pay: $24.36 - $36.55/hour based on experience
◦ $1.25/hour shift premium for nights
◦ Yearly increases
• 11 paid holidays and vacation
• Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k employer match, tuition reimbursement, and more
Qualifications/Requirements
What Are We Looking For?

Qualifications/Requirements
• 3+ years of prior Maintenance work experience required
• Ability to work 10-hour shift, Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Fridays as necessary
◦ Nights: 5:00pm-3:30am
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair machinery issues
• Must be able to read electric schematics and have knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Knowledge of machine safety inspections and adherence to safety regulations
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Associate's or technical degree, preferred

To apply for this position, go online to:
https://careers-sazerac.icims.com/jobs/15423/industrial-maintenance-technician---nights/job

Stave mill supervisor Mike Smith works throughout the mill to keep production running smoothly, whether it’s giving fist...
04/30/2026

Stave mill supervisor Mike Smith works throughout the mill to keep production running smoothly, whether it’s giving fist bumps to team members for a job well done or helping stack staves when needed.

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1589 TN-18
Medon, TN
38356

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