Vintage Weighbridge Operator

Zilzie Wines Pty Ltd; Mildura; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Zilzie Wines Pty Ltd, located near Mildura, seeks a Weighbridge Operator to manage grape intake, perform Baume testing, and ensure precise records in a fast-paced winery environment.

The role involves liaising with truck drivers, working with the Zilzie team, and operating on a rotating Day/Night shift roster. Applicants should be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening, and must have Australian citizenship/residency or an eligible visa.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with delivery schedules is desirable.
• Customer service or related background experience.
• Accurate data entry, attention to detail, and solid computer skills.
• Strong communication, social intelligence, and teamwork abilities.
• Organised with the ability to multitask and follow procedures.
• Willing to rotate Day/Night shifts and follow safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage grape intake efficiently at the weighbridge and perform Baume testing.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry for deliveries.
• Liaise with truck drivers as they enter the site and wait to unload deliveries.

Skills

Delivery schedules

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Following procedures

Grape testing (desirable)

Job description

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura.We pride ourselves on family values, work-life balance and being an employer of choice.

We are ambitious and innovative. Sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.

Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies.

With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep.

24/09/2026

23/10/2026

Temporary

Mildura & Murray VIC

Operations

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura.We pride ourselves on family values, work-life balance and being an employer of choice.

We are ambitious and innovative. Sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.

Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies.

With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep.

Job Description

Commencing in early January 2027, we have exciting opportunities for first-timers, experienced winery operators, people from other industries and returnees.

The Weighbridge Operator will be responsible for the efficient and thorough management of grape intake. They will perform Baume testing of grape deliveries and will manage accurate record-keeping and data entry. You will be working in a fast-paced environment.

You will use your social and emotional intelligence and sound communication skills to work with Zilzie team members and to liaise with truck drivers as they are entering the site and waiting to unload deliveries.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in these roles you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Familiarity working with delivery schedules will be desirable.
• Experience working in a customer service or similar background and dealing with a diverse range of people.
• Familiarity with accurate data entry, attention to detail and sound computer skills.
• You like working in a social team environment, and you have sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• You like to be organised and are great at having multiple things on the go at once
• You can follow instructions, procedures and safe work practices, and you want to get the job done
• Previous experience working as a Weighbridge operator and conducting grape testing is desirable.
• You can work on a rotating roster of Dayand Night Shifts

Please note: It is a requirement that successful applicants will participate in a pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Zilzie Wines is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Mildura at our Karadoc Winery Site.

Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.