Finished Wine Operator 1 (Swing) - Woodbridge

The Wine Group • Acampo, CA

19h • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports finished wine and bottling operations by maintaining clean, safe, and production-ready equipment and work areas. The Technician is responsible for thoroughly cleaning and preparing tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling equipment, while also assisting with wine transfers and bottling activities. This position follows established safety and quality standards and works closely with Packaging, Quality, Cellar, and Winery teams to ensure equipment and product integrity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment processes.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in winery operations, bottling, food production, manufacturing, or cleaning-related roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and rinse tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling equipment to ensure they are free of residue and ready for production.
• Perform internal and external equipment cleaning using automated systems (CIP/SIP) and manual methods.
• Use water, approved cleaning agents(acid, caustic chemical cycles) and power washing equipment to maintain production areas and surfaces.
• Inspect equipment during cleaning to confirm proper condition and readiness for use.
• Set up, support, and clean bottling lines before, during, and after production runs.
• Assist with wine movement from tanks to bottling lines.
• Measure tanks and follow detailed work instructions to complete tasks accurately.
• Support filter cleaning, filter changes (dependent on filter plugging or high differential pressure), and basic equipment upkeep (12 hour filter SIP’s).
• Complete cleaning logs, production records, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform additional mix per Quality to get wine into specifications.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of cleaning materials.
• Maintain organized, hazard-free work areas to support safe operations.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Cellar, and Winery teams.
• With training, assist in troubleshooting equipment, advanced cleaning processes, and additional wine operations tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range Posted: $21.86 to $24.00/hr.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED