Bottling Technician II

Essential Functions/Duties

• Comprehend the function of each piece of high-speed bottling line equipment including its capabilities and limitations.
• Identify proper change over components using packaging codes.
• Display the aptitude for removing and installing package change over parts.
• Neatly store and maintain change over components.
• Set the equipment for proper bottle to guide clearances.
• Understand and adjust all equipment timing points.
• Recognize and resolve improperly adjusted components.
• Utilize hand tools to perform maintenance and changeover tasks.
• Make in production adjustments to all equipment as necessary.
• Read and understand equipment technical manuals and follow documented practices and procedures.
• Inspect for proper machine component performance.
• Perform in production cleaning.
• Present detailed and legible work orders and machine parts orders.
• Provide thorough descriptions of equipment malfunctions in writing.
• Follow, observe and enforce all safety rules and food safety protocols.
• Understand and follow sanitation procedures of bottling equipment.
• Inspect for adherence to all packaging specifications, including documenting results and performing corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Operate forklift and clamp in full product case goods and raw materials.

Job Qualifications

• English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic mathematical aptitude.
• Two years of bottling line experience preferred.
• Maintenance experience a plus.
• Sterilization and cellar experience preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience required operating electric or gas-powered forklift.
• Must possess analytical skills to evaluate raw material defects versus equipment malfunctions.
• Must be able to demonstrate troubleshooting skills on machinery as well as raw materials.
• Must possess a working knowledge of personal computers including the Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to comprehend machine parts manuals.
• Must be able to follow and perform machine lubrication schedules.
• Must be reliable, detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Must be willing to learn computer skills and inventory control.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work longer than ten hours per day.
• May require split shift, overtime and weekend work.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or regularly.

Wage Transparency

The base pay for this role ranges from $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a $2.50 shift differential for any shift that starts after 2pm. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!

About the Role

Position at Jackson Family Wines

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!