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