The History of Foley Family Wines & Spirits
In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan – produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters – Lindsey & Courtney – Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines & Spirits. In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines & Spirits has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani.

Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, performs and directs routine and complex bottling tasks following specific instructions and set procedures; may be required to assist the Bottling Supervisor with advanced assignments. Familiarity with production line is required. Strong leadership characteristics required. Drives team cohesion and culture. While doing so, observes the department’s standard operating procedures, safety practices and wine industry GMP’s as the relate to Food Safety and HACCP.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written through work orders.
Responsible daily for the general housekeeping of the bottling/warehouse area.
Responsible for sanitation in all areas of bottling operations.
Performs general QC verification checks during production.
Directs staff on floor with routine bottling tasks, break and lunch coordination.

May fill in as needed between the following:
o Dumping station; load cases of empty bottles onto the conveyor feeding the uncaser.
o Superblock station; monitor the blower, filler, capper, corker, foiler, and labeler.
o Packing station; monitor the drop packer, case scale, glue machine, and case labeler.
o Stacking station; monitor the palletizer, uncaser, incline conveyors and forklift operations.

Directs bottling line clean-up and sanitation efforts.
Other routine bottling duties, as assigned.

Primary Objectives:

To meet company expectations in relation to the following:
o Standards of punctuality & attendance
o General housekeeping practices (5S)
o Standards of Teamwork and Courtesy
o Commitment to department success

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
•  Requires sound reading, writing, and math skills.
•  Moderate use of Microsoft Suite applications.
•  Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to demanding situations.
•  Required to work rotating shifts and overtime, as needed.
•  Must be able to work well under pressure and adapt to change.
•  Must be reliable and have a strong work ethic.
•  Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and efficiency.
•  Must have excellent organizational skills.

Experience & Qualifications:
High school diploma is required.
3-5 years bottling experience.
Good MS Access, Excel & Word computer skills.
Analytical capabilities.
Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Requirements

•  Ability to sit, stand, bend, and/or lift (up to 50 lbs.) for long periods.
•  Must be able to lift 18-to-45-pound cartons on a repetitive basis.

Work Environment

Manufacturing work and production environment – must be able to work in a range of temperatures and humidity (heat and Cold)
Function in environment that requires bending, stooping, standing, lifting, and climbing stairs.
Ability to work around heavy equipment and product machinery.
Some lifting and moving product and or equipment.

Company Core Values:
Teamwork – Be a Spirited Partner
Commitment – Crush Every Day
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Community
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
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