Cellar and Bottling Line Technician
About The Position
Bundschu Company is home to a family of wine brands—Gundlach Bundschu, Abbot’s Passage, and GUNBUN—and provides custom crush and bottling services to select clients. We are seeking a Cellar and Bottling Line Technician to join our Production team. This dynamic role leads bottling operations during scheduled bottling runs and supports daily cellar operations year-round. This role works hands-on in the cellar, executing all aspects of wine production from harvest through final filtration. For 30-50 days a year of bottling, this role will be the Bottling Line Operator. In conjunction with the Cellar Master this role will be responsible for setup, operation, and troubleshooting of our bottling line to ensure efficiency, safety, and wine quality. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, is mechanically inclined, and wants to gain diverse experience across multiple areas of wine production.
Requirements
- 3+ years winery production experience, with experience operating a bottling line highly
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot bottling and cellar equipment issues
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, work standing for long periods, and perform physical labor in varying temperatures
- Comfort with a fast-paced environment, tight schedules, and flexible priorities
- Team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform cellar tasks including but not limited to: wine movements, pump-overs, additions, racking, barrel work, and sanitation
- Support harvest operations such as crushing, pressing, fermentation management, and juice/wine transfers
- Operate and maintain pumps, filters, presses, and other winery equipment
- Follow all standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces throughout the cellar and facility
- Act as lead operator on bottling line, ensuring smooth setup, operation, sanitation, and breakdown
- Monitor line performance and adjust equipment as needed to minimize downtime and maintain quality standards
- Work with production team to prep materials and coordinate bottling logistics
- Train and guide temporary bottling crew members on best practices and safety protocols
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bottling area and equipment
- Assist with bottling work orders, quality control checks, and recordkeeping
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
