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