Robinson Stave Tennessee

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

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.

Team member Tannis Bowers rescues staves from the chipper line (background) that will be salvageable with a little more ...
04/21/2026

Team member Tannis Bowers rescues staves from the chipper line (background) that will be salvageable with a little more work. He brings the second chance wood back into the mill where sap and other defects are removed with trim saws to make the staves usable for bourbon barrels. This helps us get more yield and eliminate waste.

04/08/2026

Team member Rusty Jarrett, who is the night shift team lead, uses a calibrated video system to align logs on the quarter saw. It’s important to saw the logs at dead center to preserve the grain. Quartered logs move to the band saw, where they are sliced into barrel staves.

Defective staves identified in the production line are set aside for rework later. Parts of the defective staves can be ...
03/24/2026

Defective staves identified in the production line are set aside for rework later. Parts of the defective staves can be salvaged for use in bourbon barrel heads. Here, team members Michael Neuman and Michael Collins inspect staves and mark defects with white chalk, which will be cut out using a defect edging saw.

03/10/2026

A steady line of barrel staves moves through the mill to the grading and stacking deck, where team members check each one for quality. They recycle the bad ones and stack the good ones for use in bourbon barrels. Each pallet includes more than 1,000 staves.

We’re really enjoying our new administrative offices and employee break room that were finished recently inside the stav...
03/02/2026

We’re really enjoying our new administrative offices and employee break room that were finished recently inside the stave mill. Previously, they were located in separate facilities on the property.

12/22/2025

We send truckloads of staves to our partner location, Cumberland Cooperage in Kentucky, to build 53-gallon barrels to age some of the finest bourbons in the world.

The setting sun and a cool evening breeze through an open door greet team member Jerry Jones as he begins his shift on t...
09/30/2025

The setting sun and a cool evening breeze through an open door greet team member Jerry Jones as he begins his shift on the band saw. Jerry has worked with us about 12 years and can operate many stations in the mill.

Team member Mary Kaye Reed uses an industrial wrapper to cover a stack of staves in high-strength plastic before they ar...
09/15/2025

Team member Mary Kaye Reed uses an industrial wrapper to cover a stack of staves in high-strength plastic before they are shipped to Kentucky for use in bourbon barrels. She’s been with us about six years and also serves as a custodian.

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1589 TN-18
Medon, TN
38356

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