Bottling Operator DAYS

at  Ste Michelle Wine Estates

We are hiring two Day Shift Bottling Operators in Paterson, WA supporting our team at Columbia Crest Winery. This position supports our winemakers and production teams in the final process of establishing a great bottle of wine.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• One - two years previous experience in liquid bottling.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds intermittently.
• Must be available to work variable (12) hour shift schedules.
• Requires some knowledge or experience in the general maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Stand for long periods of time - up to a full shift.
• Strong trouble shooting and communication skills.

SKILLS

Required

• English

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Perform all job functions in strict adherence to company Health and Safety protocols, and in accordance with quality control standards and standard equipment operating procedures.
• Ability to operate, anticipate, troubleshoot and repair basic malfunctions on one or two of the following pieces of equipment: Casepacker labeler, palletizer, depalletizer, capsule machine, inserter, filler and mobile bottling line with moderate supervision.
• Perform basic startup and shutdown functions for designated bottling line equipment.
• Perform routine equipment and quality checks throughout the shift to ensure proper flow of materials: labeling and packs are correct and clear line routine jams.
• Assist with some line changeovers under supervision of lead/supervisor.
• Operate equipment with a commitment to product quality and production efficiency.
• Non-equipment related tasks, include but may not be limited to: packing/repacking, sanitizing, glass removal and supporting mobile bottling line operations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to include safety shoes, hearing protection and safety glasses while in production areas.