Finished Wine Operator 1 (Swing) - Woodbridge

About the role

This role supports finished wine and bottling operations by maintaining clean, safe, and production-ready equipment and work areas.

Responsibilities

• Clean and rinse tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling equipment to ensure they are free of residue and ready for production.
• Use water, approved cleaning agents (acid, caustic chemical cycles) and power washing equipment to maintain production areas and surfaces.
• Inspect equipment during cleaning to confirm proper condition and readiness for use.
• Set up, support, and clean bottling lines before, during, and after production runs.
• Assist with wine movement from tanks to bottling lines.
• Measure tanks and follow detailed work instructions to complete tasks accurately.
• Support filter cleaning, filter changes (dependent on filter plugging or high differential pressure), and basic equipment upkeep (12 hour filter SIP’s).
• Complete cleaning logs, production records, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform additional mix per Quality to get wine into specifications.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of cleaning materials.
• Maintain organized, hazard-free work areas to support safe operations.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Cellar, and Winery teams.
• With training, assist in troubleshooting equipment, advanced cleaning processes, and additional wine operations tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in winery operations, bottling, food production, manufacturing, or cleaning-related roles is a plus.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment processes.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50–100 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, moisture, and noise levels.
• Safely work around machinery, cleaning agents, and moving equipment.
• Operate hoses, pressure washers, and other cleaning tools.
• Wear required PPE, including gloves, eye/face protection, and respirators as needed.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

At The Wine Group, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Hourly Pay Range: $21.86 to $24.00/hr.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position related factors.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.