Bottling Line- Winery

Wine Industry Expo; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

NexTerra Wine Company in the Chicago area is seeking a full-time Production Assistant to join our Bottling Line team. You will rotate through dumping, stacking, bottling, and cleanup under supervision, with training provided for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lb, stand up to 10 hours, and work with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 18 to 50 pound cartons regularly.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 10 hours) and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic and integrity.
• Strict adherence to health, safety, and quality SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Position final product in palletized form under supervision.
• Prepare packaging materials to company standards.
• Rotate between dumping, stacking, bottling line, and cleanup as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Lifting capability

Reliability

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

NexTerra Wine Company is a premier wine producer built on the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. Headquartered just outside of Chicago, the 125,000-square-foot facility houses an onsite winery, state of the art bottling system and warehouse. Partnering with distinguished growers across the globe, NexTerra sources the highest quality grapes and nurtures each wine to its individual needs—a philosophy that has resulted in over 600 national and international wine awards. With deep industry knowledge, boundless creativity, and advanced winemaking techniques, NexTerra has grown to one of the largest U.S. producers outside of California producing close to 900,000 cases in 2021.

NexTerra is looking for a full time Production Assistant to work on our Bottling Line! Working as part of our team, under the guidance and supervision of the Team Lead. This position may rotate between different areas including the dumping station, stacking station, clean-up, etc. We are willing to train the right person!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Under supervision, position final product in palletized form.
• Make ready packaging materials to company standards
• May rotate between the following areas; dumping station, stacking station and bottling line clean-up.
• Ensures safety guidelines are met within the task performed.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 18 to 50 pound cartons on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to perform all job functions in strict adherence to company health and safety protocols, quality control standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, team member’s safety, company property, and environmental controls.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and integrity
• Punctual, reliable, dependable and organized
• Ability to follow through on tasks
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Work with a sense of urgency and adhere to strict time frames and deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Job Functions:

• Ability to lift at least 50lb
• Heavy lifting is required
• Ability to stand on feet for up to 10 hours a day.

NexTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person