Finished Wine Operator 1 - Woodbridge (Manufacturing)
An industry leader, The Wine Group is one of the world's foremost producers of award-winning wines across more than 60 wine brands and many winery facilities in California, New York, and Australia. Headquartered in Livermore, California, TWG is an industry innovator when it comes to developing, marketing, and selling wine brands beloved by consumers around the world, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, The Dreaming Tree, Charles Smith Wines, and more. The Wine Group believes in producing wine using sustainable and earth-friendly practices to foster healthy land and agriculture for generations to come. The company demonstrates environmental stewardship through its commitment to clean energy and by ensuring that all its owned vineyards are certified sustainable or biodynamic. To learn more, please visit: www.thewinegroup.com.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finished Wine Operator performs all duties as specified by the current Finished Wine / Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) including but not limited to, machine cleaning/sanitation internal (CIP) (SIP) and external, membrane filter performance, tracking and assist with maintenance, wine transfers, minor wine adjustments to required bottling specifications, assisting in equipment setup and possibly machine operation. Communicate and coordinate with the Packaging, Quality Control, Wine Making, and Cellar Departmental Managers and Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- All tasks are defined in the Sanitation SOP manual and are to be performed as specified unless change is requested from your supervisor.
- Must have been in Advance Finished Wine Operator position for at least 1 consecutive year and meet all qualifications.
- Able to uphold and meet all company and department attendance/performance policies.
- Accurately/completely perform CIPs, SIPs, startup, and shutdown procedures from assigned product tanks to production line Monoblock(s) including internal/external sanitation as instructed for all productions lines.
- Perform mixes, product/tank changes, tank measurements, and bottle return management by following proper protocol on all production lines.
- Must passed all technical skill exams required to demonstrate knowledge.
- Can perform live demonstration of all equipment center (filler and depalletizer) and pass a check for knowledge with a passing score.
- Accurately complete all required ISO controlled paperwork and department paperwork for required tasks.
- Complete all required titrations and ATP swabs.
- Perform filter housing inspection/preventative maintenance including but limited to rebuilds, filter changes, integrity tests and back flushes.
- Properly use equipment and cleaning tools to complete assigned equipment and environmental cleaning.
- Complete line Monoblock changeovers including required adjustments.
- Perform in wine delivery/stability troubleshooting.
- Must be LOTO authorized/forklift certified/ GMP auditor.
- Can review parts inventory, plan/execute PMs and rebuilds on production line equipment.
- Must possess technical aptitude.
- Able to fill for Finish Wine duties, facilitate meetings, and be flexible with shift availability.
- Trains other employees including new hires, creation of training documents, and SOP's, OPL's. Flexible shifts are required when training on the off shifts.
- Able to prioritize workload based on production needs.
- Effectively communicate with Shift supervisor/foreman & all supporting departments.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Packaging leaderships.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Previous experience in wine cellar or packaging operations as it leads to previous finish wine experience.
- Good comprehension skills.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Good attitude, attendance, and performance history.
- Processing equipment operation.
- Company procedures and processes.
- Read and write and understand English.
- Working with limited supervision.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Gauge, calculate and make wine stops on tanks.
- Receive and carry out written and verbal instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The ability to frequently move, transport and position objects weighing up to 50 - 100 pounds at varying frequencies.
- Safely work around and operate mechanical equipment and tools.
- Work both indoors and outdoors in and around outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, low/high temperatures, and elevated noise levels.
- Move safely over uneven and/or wet terrain.
- Work with hazardous materials requiring the use of PPE including respirators, gloves, eye and face protection, and chemical resistant coverings.
- Use of a bicycle as a source of transportation between tanks.
- Use of Power Washers to perform eternal cleanings.
- Preventative Maintenance on Wine Skids.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly Pay Range Posted: $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.
At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
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