Bottling Attendants - Two positions

Hill-Smith Family Estate; Angaston; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill-Smith Family Estate is seeking a Bottling Attendant for two full-time roles at our Angaston winery. You will operate modern filling, labeling and packing equipment under the Bottling Line Manager, ensuring quality bottling and adherence to safety and environmental procedures.

Experience with advanced filling and label systems is preferred. A Certificate 2 in Wine Industry Operations is desirable; attention to detail and basic maths, data entry, and computer skills are important.

Qualifications

• Certificate 2 in Wine Industry Operations is desirable with attention to detail and basic mathematics, computer and data entry skills.
• Willingness to work across a rotating day/afternoon shift.
• Pre-employment medical testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality application of labels and the filling of wine while maintaining efficiency targets and keep machine changeovers to the designated time.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Work with Bottling Line Manager on shift regarding operating equipment following bottling procedures as trained.
• Report to Bottling Line Manager on progress and raise issues or observations.
• Participate in continuous improvement through ideas, observations or focus groups.
• Troubleshoot technical equipment issues before escalating to maintenance personnel to support line recovery.
• Ensure procedures are followed and all specifications are met after operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Basic mathematics

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate 2 in Wine Industry Operations

Tools

Quality vision systems

Job description

Bottling Attendant - 2 positions

About the role

2 x full-time opportunities exist for a Bottling Attendant, ideally with experience in modern filling, labelling and packing equipment, based at our Yalumba winery in Angaston. Under the direction of the Bottling Line Managers, this role will ensure quality wine bottling through the efficient operation of modern filling, label application and packing equipment to ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant safety, quality, environmental and operational procedures.

Key accountabilities

• Maximize the quality application of labels and the filling of wine while maintaining efficiency targets and keep machine changeovers to the designated time.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and take appropriate action to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Work in consultation with the Bottling Line Manager on shift regarding operating equipment following bottling procedures as trained.
• Report to the Bottling Line Manager on operational progress and raise any issues or observations.
• Assist in opportunities for continuous improvement through communicating ideas, observations, or participating in focus groups.
• Troubleshoot technical equipment issues before escalating to maintenance personnel to support efficient line recovery.
• Ensure after all operations the correct procedures are followed for job completion and all specifications for the operation have been met.

About you

Previous experience in operating advanced filling, modern labelling and packing equipment including those with quality vision systems is preferred. A Certificate 2 in Wine Industry Operations is desirable with a high level of attention to detail and basic mathematics, computer and data entry skills. The ability to work safely and collaboratively within a team environment with the flexibility to work hours across the full week. The expected shift pattern is likely to alternate weekly between day and afternoon shifts. You will be an effective communicator with demonstrated relationship-building abilities. Prior to commencement satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical testing will be required.

What's in it for you?

• Full-Time opportunity and competitive hourly wage
• Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.