Key Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Able to drive up to 53 feet trailers

• Operate all bottling line equipment including filler, corker, screwcapper, capsule dispenser, spinner, labeler, taper, etc.

• Complete or oversee all pre-bottling setup and sanitation.

• Perform and record Quality Assurance tests on wine and packaging throughout bottling.

• Perform preventative maintenance on bottling equipment.

• Supervise hourly bottling employees to ensure quality and consistency of work being performed.

• Use technical experience to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair bottling equipment.

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

• Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.

• Identify, analyze and resolve issues affecting production.

• Provide leadership and expertise to the bottling department in concert with other facility functions to manufacture finished goods that meet company objectives in quality, volume, and timing.

• Ensure the bottling process is as efficient and safe as possible.

• Responsible for start-up, operation, change over, shut down and preventative maintenance of all bottling equipment.

• Record keeping, logging, inventory of parts and supplies.

Job Requirements:

• Strong Customer Service and Satisfaction skills and understanding.

• Understanding and aptitude that 10 to 12-hour days are normal.

• Pro-active, self-motivated, and displays leadership qualities.

• Understanding of Sterilization and its impact on the bottling process.

• Knowledge of Sparging, Filling, Corking, Foil Spinner application, Screw Capping, Label Application (pressure sensitive) and packing.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Knowledge of how to bubble point.

• Knowledge of wine hose sterilization.

• Understanding the effects of oxygen pick-up and appropriate levels.

• Understanding, implementing, and maintaining high quality standards for the customers finished products.

• Ability to effectively communicate to Winery Staff, TIOB Staff, and others our specifications, expectations, and what can be expected from our services in any given situation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Class A driver’s license a plus

• Strong Maintenance, Mechanical, and Electrical background.

• At least two years of experience in bottling wine.

• At least one years’ experience operating a label applicator (Pressure sensitive preferred and specifically rotary and vacuum equipment: i.e. Impresstik).

• Able to drive a forklift.

• 21+ years of age.

• Valid California driver’s license

• Bilingual skills in Spanish is a plus, but not necessary

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