Production Operator

Cloudy Bay Vineyards; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Safety-first environment

Annual wine allocation

Company health insurance

9% superannuation

Annual bonus target

Discount in Cellar Door

Job summary

Cloudy Bay Vineyards in Blenheim, Marlborough is seeking a Production Operator to join our production team and contribute to bringing our wines to markets worldwide. You will work across a range of wine packaging and processing activities, including filling, labelling, disgorging, stock rework, warehousing support, and equipment operation.

You will be part of a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to participate in Vintage and other operational

Qualifications

• Experience in a production line environment preferred.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain quality control.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging and wine processing equipment.
• Monitor product quality and production performance.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Support machine cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist with stock rework and warehousing tasks.
• Participate in Vintage and other operational activities as needed.

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Production Operator to join our Production team in Blenheim, Marlborough and play a key role in bringing our wines to markets around the world.

As a Production Operator, you will work across a range of wine packaging and processing activities, including filling, labelling, disgorging, stock rework, warehousing support, and equipment operation. You will be part of a team committed to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and delivering world-class products.

What you'll be doing

• Operating packaging and wine processing equipment
• Monitoring product quality and production performance
• Completing production documentation accurately
• Supporting machine cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Assisting with stock rework activities as required
• Working safely and contributing to a positive team culture
• Participating in Vintage and other operational activities as needed

• Legal rights to work in New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available for this position)
• Previous experience in a production line environment, preferably in the food or beverage industry
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining production line machinery
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain quality control
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to learn new skills and operate a variety of equipment
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Forklift licence desirable (but not essential)

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical and/or leadership ambitions
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A wage reflective of your skills and experience
• 9% superannuation
• Annual bonus target
• Annual wine allocation
• Exclusive employee discount in Cellar Door
• Company provided health insurance cover

If you're looking for a hands-on role where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued, we'd love to hear from you.